If you’ve ever tried to make a vision board and ended up staring at a blank page like it personally offended you, welcome. You’re normal.

The problem is not that you “don’t have dreams.”

The problem is that most vision board advice is either:

Way too vague (“manifest abundance!”), or
Way too aesthetic (“pick a vibe!”), or
Completely disconnected from real life (“move to Italy and become a morning person!”)

So instead, we’re doing this the SweetPlanIt way.

Simple. Realistic. Actionable.

This post is a set of prompts that make choosing vision board images fast, clear, and actually meaningful, even if you don’t feel “creative.”

The Best Vision Board Prompts to Set Your Intention for the Year

Before you start: pick your 3 focus areas

Your vision board gets easier the second you stop trying to include your entire life. When you try to cover everything, the board turns into visual noise and your brain checks out. Choose three focus areas for the year instead, the few areas that matter most right now, so your board feels clear, focused, and actually useful.

Examples:

Health
Home
Work

Or:

Energy
Relationships
Finances

Or:

Calm
Consistency
Creativity

If you already chose your focus areas in your yearly reset, use those.

Now use the prompts below inside those areas.

Prompt set 1: “More of this, less of that”

These are the fastest prompts because you don’t have to overthink them. Your brain already knows what’s been working, what’s been draining you, and what you want more of. You’re simply putting language to it so you can choose images that match your real life and the direction you’re trying to go.

More of:

calm
steady routines
movement
time outside
connection
creativity
ease
deep rest
confidence
focus

Less of:

clutter
rushing
reacting
doom scrolling
overcommitting
chaotic mornings
unfinished piles
stress spending
“I’ll deal with it later”

Image ideas to look for:

clean, open spaces
women walking or stretching
simple meals and water
cozy morning scenes
tidy desk setups
peaceful outdoor scenes

Prompt set 2: “What do I want my days to feel like?”

This prompt is what makes your vision board actually usable in day-to-day life. When you choose images based on how you want your days to feel, your board becomes a decision tool, not just inspiration. It helps you spot what supports your goals and what pulls you off track, especially when you’re tired, busy, or tempted to overcommit.

Pick 3–5 words that describe how you want your year to feel:

grounded
steady
light
organized
free
confident
creative
calm
energized
present

Then choose images that match the feeling, not the fantasy.

Example:

If you want “calm,” don’t pick a photo of a luxury spa you’ll never visit.

Pick an image that represents calm in your real life, like a simple home routine, a quiet desk, or a morning walk.

Prompt set 3: “What needs to change?”

If you’re not sure what you want this year, this prompt set helps you figure it out by starting with what isn’t working. Sometimes clarity doesn’t come from imagining a perfect future; it comes from noticing what’s draining you right now. These questions help you identify patterns you’re ready to change, which makes choosing direction much easier.

Finish these sentences:

“I’m tired of…”
Examples: feeling behind, chaotic mornings, clutter, starting over every Monday.
“I want to stop…”
Examples: overcommitting, skipping self-care, avoiding paperwork, and making life harder than it needs to be.
“I want to start…”
Examples: weekly resets, Top 3 planning, evening prep, walking regularly, finishing what I start.

Then choose images that represent the shift.

Prompt set 4: “What would make life easier?”

This is the most practical prompt set, and it’s often the one that makes the biggest difference. Instead of focusing on big dreams or abstract ideas, these questions zoom in on what would actually make your days easier. When you choose images that represent less friction, smoother routines, and a calmer home or work rhythm, your vision board starts supporting your real life, not just your aspirations.

Ask:

What would reduce friction in my week?
What would help me feel more in control?
What would make mornings smoother?
What would make my home feel calmer?

Image ideas:

a simple planner open on a desk
a calm kitchen counter
a packed bag by the door
laundry folded
meal prep containers
a weekly calendar view

Yes, you can put “boring” things on a vision board. Those are often the things that change your life.

Prompt set 5: “What am I building this year?”

This set of prompts is for the woman who wants real progress, but doesn’t want her goals to feel like a second job. You’re not trying to overhaul your life or chase some perfect version of yourself. You’re building steady momentum with things that actually fit your days, your energy, and your responsibilities.

These questions help you choose images that represent consistency, follow-through, and calm progress, not hustle or pressure.

Ask:

What am I building slowly?
What do I want to be consistent with?
What’s my next-level normal?

Examples:

consistent health habits
a calmer home rhythm
stronger boundaries
focused work routines
less procrastination, more follow-through

Choose images that represent stability and momentum, not hustle.

Prompt set 6: “Who am I becoming?”

This isn’t about labeling yourself or trying to “become a new person.” It’s about choosing a direction so your decisions get easier. When you’re clear on the version of you you’re building, you stop wasting energy on things that don’t fit.

You start saying no faster, you plan with more confidence, and your goals stop feeling like random pressure and start feeling like alignment.

Ask:

What would the version of me I respect do more of?
What would she stop tolerating?
What would she protect?

Examples:

she protects her sleep
she plans her week before it starts
she doesn’t carry everything alone
she chooses fewer priorities and actually finishes them

This prompt helps you choose images that represent identity, not just tasks.

Prompt set 7: “What’s one win I want to repeat?”

This is for the woman who feels like she “falls off” a lot, not because she doesn’t care, but because life gets busy and consistency feels hard to hold onto. These prompts help you focus on what actually worked before, the routines and choices that made you feel steadier, so your vision board becomes a reminder of what to return to, not another thing you’re trying to live up to.

Ask: