Physical Vision Boards vs Digital Vision Boards

When you think of a vision board, do images of framed canvases or poster boards come to mind? Would you rather use a digital vision board for your dream life planning? With today’s technology and widely available apps at your fingertips, you can now create a digital version. But which is better, a digital vision board or a physical vision board? Below are both the pros and cons of each vision board so you can decide which best fits your lifestyle and space.

Digital Vision Board

Pros:

• Digital vision boards take up less space than a physical vision board.
• They are portable and can be taken with you where you go. 
• There is less cost involved and can be created with free images using your laptop or phone.
• You can change your vision board as often as you wish without having cost or extra time involved. 
• It may be more convenient to create since everything you need is at your fingertips. 

Cons:

• Since everything on your digital vision board is not physical, it requires less creativity and thought.
• You won’t see your vision board as often since it will not be in a physical location such as a bedroom wall or office desk.
• You may need to be tech-savvy to use the apps or online services to create your digital vision board. 
• You can spend more time searching the internet for images and quotes than you would be looking through a few magazines.
• You may be limited to the size of the finished digital vision board since you are using your phone or computer. 

Now that we have discussed a few of the pros and cons of a digital vision board let’s look at the differences between a physical vision board. Keep in mind that you can create whichever vision board suits your needs, ability, and space. 

Physical Vision Board

Pros:

• Physically creating your vision board may help you feel more connected to your dreams while giving you a sense of accomplishment.
• You can keep a physical vision board in view by displaying it on your wall or desk. 
• All ages and ability levels can create a physical vision board since no skills are required.
• No special skills or technology is needed which means you could create a physical vision board with a group of individuals. 
• Can save you time since you are limited to the items you have on hand. 
• There is no size limit to how you make your physical vision board since it can be created on a small sheet of paper or take up an entire wall. 

Cons:

• Physical vision boards can take more time to create. 
• They often take up more space than a digital vision board.
• You may have to spend money on glue, tape, and other supplies to complete your vision board.

What is Best?

Both types of vision boards have advantages, and you can combine the two to create your ideal vision board. You may want to create a digital vision board. This enables you to print as many copies as you’d like to display at home or the office. You could also create your physical vision board and take pictures of it to view on your phone. These are things to consider when it comes to deciding what is best for your needs and preferences.