The Daily Motivation

If You're Making Vision Boards, STOP Doing This! | Mel Robbins

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Sep 20, 2025
Mel Robbins, a New York Times bestselling author and speaker on behavior change, challenges the conventional wisdom about vision boards. She explains how typical visualization can create a discouraging gap between your current situation and your dreams. Instead of focusing on grand aspirations, Mel advocates for visualizing the tough moments and daily struggles, such as marathon challenges and cold-call rejections. This approach helps build resilience and prepares you to tackle real-life obstacles, reprogramming your mindset for success.
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INSIGHT

End-Only Visualization Demotivates

  • Visualizing only the end result creates a demotivating gap between current reality and your dream.
  • That gap makes you feel like a failure and reduces motivation, according to Mel Robbins.
ADVICE

Visualize The Bridge To Your Goal

  • Visualize the bridge — the hard moments between now and the goal to prepare your nervous system.
  • Practice imagining concrete obstacles so you're ready to push through when they happen, says Mel Robbins.
ADVICE

Imagine The Uncomfortable Details

  • Visualize specific failures and hassles like broken shoelaces, battery loss, or running in the rain.
  • Training your brain with unpleasant scenarios builds resilience so you won't quit when real problems hit.
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