Vision Mapping

What to do when your goals feel too big, too abstract, or too far away.

It’s hard to move forward with intention when you’re unclear about where you’re going or how you want to feel once you get there.

We all carry visions for our life and work, but without shape or direction, those visions can stay stuck in the realm of “someday.” That’s where vision mapping comes in. Not as a Pinterest board or a visual mood, but as a practical tool. A way to listen inward and give form to what you already know, but maybe haven’t named yet.

For me, vision mapping begins with honesty. I start by writing down what I actually want: not the goal that sounds impressive, but the real desire. Then I gather images, words, or fragments that feel emotionally true. Not for anyone else, just for me.

From there, I ask myself what would need to happen to bring that vision closer. What needs to shift? What support would make it easier? What am I holding onto that might need to be released?

Sometimes I make a messy digital map in Canva. Other times, I scribble on paper. It doesn’t need to be beautiful. It just needs to be clear enough to remind me what matters.

I return to these maps when I feel scattered or stuck. When perfectionism starts pulling me in too many directions. When I lose sight of why I started. They help me remember that my goals aren’t abstract, they’re buildable. And that clarity doesn’t always arrive fully formed. Sometimes, we have to create it for ourselves.

Vision mapping won’t solve everything. But it offers something steady to hold onto in the in-between.

And most days, that’s more than enough.