What is a vision board - and can it really help you achieve your dreams?

“Vision boards are a visual interpretation of what you want, how you would like to feel, or where you want to go,” explains Michelle Fallon, who creates a new vision board at the start of every year.

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January is that goal-setting, activity-planning time of year. And there are so many ways to plan the year ahead, from SMART goals to simply writing your goals for the year down in a notebook. This year, vision boards are having their moment. But what are they? And how do they work?

A vision board is a collection of images and words that represent your dreams or goals. Not to be confused with a mood board, which serves as more of an inspiration - if you’re redecorating your home for example. Vision boards are big with the celebrity set; stars like Reese Witherspoon, Katy Perry, Natalie Portman, and Oprah Winfrey swear by them, crediting them for their success.