Starting with a blank board can stop you before you begin. Templates give you structure without limiting your vision. They're training wheels—use them until you develop your own approach, then customize or create from scratch.
This guide includes template concepts for every style, whether you prefer printable worksheets or digital designs.
How to Use Vision Board Templates
Templates work best when you understand their purpose:
Structure, not restriction. A template suggests layout and categories. You decide the content. If a section doesn't resonate, skip it or repurpose it.
Starting point, not finish line. Most people customize templates as they work. A layout that looked perfect empty might need adjustment once filled with your images.
Permission to start. The biggest benefit of templates: they remove the "where do I begin?" paralysis. Any structure is better than a blank page when you're stuck.
Template vs Freeform: Which to Choose?
Use a template if:
- You've never made a vision board before
- You feel overwhelmed by open-ended creativity
- You want to ensure you cover multiple life areas
- You like structure and organization
- You're short on time
Go freeform if:
- You've made boards before and know what works
- You find templates restrictive
- Your vision doesn't fit standard categories
- You're highly visual and intuitive
- You have more time for the creative process
Printable Vision Board Templates
These layouts work for physical boards. Print, pin to your board, and fill sections with cut images and words.
Template 1: Life Wheel Layout
A circular design divided into 8 pie sections, each representing a life area:
Sections:
- Career & Purpose
- Money & Finances
- Health & Wellness
- Relationships & Love
- Family & Friends
- Personal Growth
- Fun & Recreation
- Home & Environment
Center: Your "core vision"—one image or word representing how you want to feel overall.
How to use: Fill each section with 1-3 images. Ensures balance across life areas.
Best for: People who want comprehensive boards covering everything, visual learners who like circular organization.
Template 2: Grid Layout
A clean 3x3 or 4x4 grid with equal squares:
3x3 version:
- Row 1: Mind (learning, growth, mindset)
- Row 2: Body (health, energy, physical)
- Row 3: Spirit (relationships, purpose, joy)
4x4 version: Add a fourth column for material goals: home, money, career, possessions.
How to use: One theme per row or column. Each cell holds one powerful image.
Best for: Minimalists, people who like clean organization, those overwhelmed by collage-style boards.
Template 3: Timeline Layout
Left-to-right or top-to-bottom progression:
Left section: Where you are now (optional—some people skip this to stay future-focused)
Middle section: Near-term goals (this year)
Right section: Long-term vision (5+ years)
How to use: Arrange images chronologically. See the path from here to there.
Best for: Goal-oriented thinkers, people motivated by progress, visual planners.
Template 4: Central Focus Layout
One large central space surrounded by smaller sections:
Center: Your biggest, boldest goal or the feeling you most want
Surrounding sections: Supporting goals that connect to or enable the central vision
How to use: Everything points back to the center. The central image is the anchor.
Best for: People with one dominant goal, those who want a clear focal point, manifesting something specific.
Template 5: Categories with Prompts
Sections with guiding questions:
Career & Money
- What does my ideal workday look like?
- How much do I earn?
- What does success mean to me?
Health & Wellness
- How do I want my body to feel?
- What does my morning routine include?
- What am I doing for movement?
Relationships
- Who am I surrounded by?
- How do my relationships feel?
- What am I experiencing with loved ones?
Lifestyle & Joy
- Where do I live?
- What am I doing for fun?
- What experiences am I having?
How to use: Answer each prompt with an image. The questions guide your choices.
Best for: People who don't know what to include, first-time board makers, those who respond to prompts.
Digital Templates (Canva)
These concepts work in Canva or similar design tools. Search for templates or create your own.
Phone Wallpaper Templates
Vertical thirds:
- Top third: Career/professional goals
- Middle third: Personal/relationships
- Bottom third: Health/lifestyle
Leave space at top for time/notifications
Single column:
- 4-6 images stacked vertically
- Words between images
- Clean and readable
Scattered polaroid:
- Images placed like scattered photos
- Slightly rotated angles
- Personal, informal feel
Desktop Wallpaper Templates
Horizontal split:
- Left half: Professional vision (career, money, work life)
- Right half: Personal vision (relationships, health, home)
Magazine cover:
- Design like you're on the cover of a magazine
- Headline: Your name + achievement
- Subheadings: Your accomplishments
- Central image: You living your dream
Dashboard style:
- Multiple panels like a car dashboard
- Each panel = one life area
- Clean, organized, corporate-feeling
Finding Templates in Canva
- Open Canva
- Search "vision board template"
- Filter by free vs paid
- Choose one that resonates
- Customize colors, fonts, layout
- Replace placeholder images with yours
Pro tip: Start with a template, but don't be afraid to change everything. Use it for layout inspiration, not as rigid structure.
Templates by Life Area
Sometimes you want a board focused on just one goal. These templates help.
Career Vision Board Template
Sections:
- Current role → Dream role
- Income goal (specific number)
- Ideal work environment
- Skills I'm developing
- Recognition I'll receive
- Work-life balance
- Industry/company goals
Center prompt: "In my dream career, I feel __________"
Health Vision Board Template
Sections:
- Movement/exercise (what I love doing)
- Nutrition (how I fuel my body)
- Mental health (peace, clarity, calm)
- Sleep & rest
- Physical goals (if any)
- Daily habits
- How I want to feel
Center prompt: "My body feels __________"
Relationship Vision Board Template
Sections:
- Qualities I want in a partner
- How I want to feel in love
- Activities we do together
- Our home life
- Communication & connection
- Adventures together
- Long-term future
Center prompt: "My ideal relationship is __________"
Important: Don't include specific people. Focus on feelings and qualities.
Financial Vision Board Template
Sections:
- Net worth goal
- Passive income sources
- Major purchases I can afford
- Debt freedom
- Generosity/giving
- Financial security feelings
- Lifestyle that abundance enables
Center prompt: "Financial freedom means __________"
Travel Vision Board Template
Sections:
- Bucket list destinations (5-10)
- Types of experiences (adventure, relaxation, culture)
- Travel style (luxury, boutique, backpacker)
- Who I travel with
- Yearly travel goals
- Dream trips
- Feelings I want from travel
Center prompt: "When I travel, I feel __________"
Worksheet Templates
Before making a visual board, these written exercises clarify your vision.
Vision Clarification Worksheet
Part 1: Life Audit (where you are)
- Rate each life area 1-10: Career, Health, Relationships, Finances, Personal Growth, Fun, Home, Spirituality
- Which areas need the most attention?
- What are you tolerating that needs to change?
Part 2: Dream Life (where you're going)
- Describe your ideal day one year from now
- Describe your ideal day five years from now
- What does success look like for you?
Part 3: Goals by Area For each life area, complete:
- In this area, I want: ___________
- This will make me feel: ___________
- Evidence I've achieved this: ___________
Image Selection Worksheet
Before searching for images:
| Goal | Feeling behind it | Image search terms | |------|-------------------|-------------------| | Dream house | Security, peace | Modern farmhouse, cozy living room | | Promotion | Pride, capability | Woman presenting to boardroom | | Travel | Adventure, freedom | Bali rice terraces, couple travel |
Fill this out before going to Pinterest. You'll search with intention instead of getting lost.
Board Review Worksheet (Monthly)
Date: ___________
Images that still excite me:
Images that no longer resonate:
New goals or desires that emerged:
Goals that have manifested or progressed:
Changes to make:
How to Create Your Own Template
Once you've used a few templates, you might want to design your own.
Step 1: Identify Your Categories
What life areas matter most to you right now? Not all 8 standard areas—just the ones you're actively focused on. Maybe just 4-5.
Step 2: Choose a Layout
- Circular (wheel)
- Grid (squares)
- Linear (timeline or list)
- Organic (freeform clusters)
- Centered (focal point with satellites)
Step 3: Decide on Balance
Should all areas get equal space? Or should your primary goal get more visual weight?
Step 4: Add Guiding Elements
Optional additions:
- Prompts or questions in each section
- Space for affirmations
- Title and date
- Review checklist
Step 5: Test and Iterate
Use your template. See what works. Adjust. Your perfect template evolves through use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are vision board templates free?
Many are. Canva offers free templates. Pinterest has printable templates shared freely. The template concepts in this article can be recreated at no cost.
Can I use a template and still customize it?
Absolutely—that's the point. Templates provide structure; you provide content. Change layouts, skip sections, and add elements that resonate with you.
What size should I print a vision board template?
Depends on your final board size. Most printable templates work at 8.5x11" (letter size) or larger. If you have a big cork board, print sections separately or use poster-size printing.
Should I use a template or start from scratch?
If you're stuck, use a template. If you have a clear vision and creative confidence, go freeform. Templates are training wheels—helpful when learning, optional once you're comfortable.
Can I combine different templates?
Yes. Use the category sections from one template with the layout of another. Take the prompts from a worksheet template and apply them to a visual template. Mix what works.
How do I find templates on Canva?
Open Canva, search "vision board template" or "vision board," filter by free options, and browse until something resonates. You can also search for specific styles: "minimalist vision board template" or "2026 vision board template."
Related:
- Vision Board Ideas — 50+ categories to fill your template
- How to Make a Vision Board — Complete creation guide
- Vision Board Examples — Real boards for inspiration
- Digital Vision Boards — Apps and online tools
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