Why Vision Boards Don't Actually Work | EP 113

Most vision boards end up collecting dust by mid-year. In this episode, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas shares a research breakdown that explains why vision boards are fun, but maybe not very effective for actually achieving your goals. "Manifesting" and fantasizing about what you want, might actually be the reason you haven't seen success yet. In this episode, she covers: The difference between expecting something and fantasizing about it, and why the research shows they lead to almost opposite outcomes Why picturing a goal as already achieved can quietly lower your energy and motivation to go pursue it How the effect gets stronger the more you actually want the thing you're fantasizing about Why a fixed mindset makes the downside of positive fantasizing even worse The WOOP framework and mental contrasting, and why pairing visualization with a plan for the obstacles is the version that actually works If you've ever made a vision board that ended up gathering dust, this episode explains why, and what to do differently. Episodes Referenced: EP 29: Evidence-Based Strategy to Help Clients Achieve Goals (The WOOP Method) Connect with me on Instagram! LEAVE A REVIEW, WIN A WORKSHOP! After you leave your review, take a screenshot and upload it to this form to be entered to win Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Send a voice note or drop your questions here Sources: Kappes and Oettingen, 2011 Kappes, Oettingen and Mayer, 2012 Oettingen and Mayer, 2002 Kappes, Stephens and Oettingen, 2011