We’ve all heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” If you’ve gazed at a beautiful photograph or painting and felt a deep physical or emotional reaction, there’s a reason for this response. Research shows that images have the power to change our emotional state and behavior. Incredible!
Following this science, you can use images to help your body, mind, and spirit embrace wellness in 2026. And we’ve got the perfect tool for the job — one that can set you up for greater success.
This month’s challenge is all about visualizing your healthiest self — with a vision board. A vision board holds a collage of images and affirmations that represent a goal you wish to achieve. You can create a vision board for any aspect of your life you’d like to improve or enhance.
Using vision boards can boost your success by:
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Helping you clarify your intentions
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Keeping your goal in focus and top of mind
During this 10 day challenge, you’ll set intentions, choose powerful imagery, create a board that inspires you, and take steps to make your goals a reality.
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How are you doing in the challenge?
I really enjoy making vision boards. I am one that has to set a goal with specific expectations. When I do this I tend to be more determined to complete them because I have set a challenge for myself.
I recently started weight loss injections to help drop weight that I cannot otherwise get off by diet and the limited exercise I am allowed to do due to injury
I have always pushed myself to exercise This year I am listening to my body more - Deb Stuart
I recently started getting back into exercising more and started going to hot pilates classes.
I need to find myself again. I have lost my identity in the complexity of care that is required is required to navigate patients and it seems to have eaten away my past personality. I used to run 40 miles a week, feel refreshed when I woke up and look forward to last day of week as wrapping up the past week and getting ready to rest and refresh. I am tired of being tired and not focusing on my own health.
@Teresa M. I hope this challenge gives you some ideas and a plan on how to get back on track with your own mental and physical well-being! I recently read this article on here that has been helping try to calm my mind and reset my focus, if you wanted to check it out:
Finding More Peace
this is 16 oz cup, and my day start with a tolerable hot water of this cup.
I practice vigorous exercise 4 times in a week and practice healthy diet, my morning start with warm cup of water. I lost 40 pound in 6 months
on my days off, i would spend an hour at the gym to help strengthen my mind and body. I love to work out and stay healthy and active.
I work in homecare these days so it is rather isolating. Of course I have a good relationship with the families and patients but contact with nurses on the other shift is very brief. I am a people person so this takes adjusting to. One way to still speak with other nurses is on some of the nursing forum sites as long as one is careful with anything shared.
@Susan D. Have you checked out the HNHN Facebook group?
I have a strong best friend at work and shared the study and she is also on board;