Vision Boards in 2025: The Jaded Nurse Perspective
Vision Boards in 2025: The Jaded Nurse Perspective
So, you want to make a vision board in 2025? Good for you. Because nothing screams “I have my life together” like gluing pictures of beach vacations, dream houses, and maybe that unattainable six-pack to a piece of cardboard, right?
Let me tell you, as a jaded nurse who has seen it all (and by “all,” I mean the wildest patient stories and 12-hour shifts that feel like 50), vision boards have a special place in my cynical heart.
But here’s the thing—2025 isn’t just another year. It’s the year to get realistic with your vision board because the delusion of Pinterest-perfect lives is a little outdated. Let’s dig in, shall we?
What Is a Vision Board Anyway?
For the uninitiated (or those living under a rock… or a pile of overdue charting), a vision board is a physical or digital collage of images, quotes, and goals that represent what you want to achieve. Think of it as a visual manifestation tool, or as I like to call it, a fancy way to procrastinate.
But wait! Don’t dismiss it just yet. Even us jaded healthcare workers deserve to dream. A vision board could be the thing that helps you get through your next double shift or finally say goodbye to that toxic work environment (cough we all know one or two, at least I do cough).
How to Create a Vision Board That Won’t Make You Roll Your Eyes
1. Get Real About Your Goals
Skip the “Become a Millionaire by Friday” nonsense unless you’re secretly moonlighting as a crypto mogul. Instead, focus on what’s actually attainable. For example:
Old Vision Board: "Buy a yacht."
Jaded Nurse Version: "Survive another year without losing my license."
2. Don’t Be Afraid to Add Humor
If your vision board doesn’t make you laugh, you’re doing it wrong. Add some sarcastic quotes like:
"Self-care is... just sitting in my car before work."
"One coffee away from calling in sick."
3. Make It Practical
Pinterest-worthy aesthetics are cute, but are they helpful? Think actionable steps:
Goal: Start a side hustle.
Action: Stick a photo of your dream Etsy store dashboard… with zero sales scratched out for authenticity.
4. Use It as a Reminder, Not a Fix-All
Listen, Karen, I know a vision board isn’t going to magically fix your life. It’s a tool, not a cure-all. Use it to focus on what really matters (like finding the courage to ask for that PTO or quitting).
The Jaded Nurse’s 2025 Vision Board Goals
Better Work-Life Balance
Actual balance, not the lie we tell ourselves and others.
Financial Stability
Hello, budgeting apps and saying no to DoorDash.
Emotional Health
Therapy counts as self-care, folks. Add it to your board.
Professional Growth
Maybe that new certification or getting out of bedside nursing entirely
(I DID)!
Petty Wins
Finally clap back at that coworker who never finishes charting and leaves you to figure it out.
Build Your Vision Board (Without the BS)
Feeling inspired yet? Or at least mildly entertained? Good. Now it’s your turn to create a vision board that reflects your real goals, not some airbrushed Pinterest fantasy. And if you’re still skeptical, let me leave you with this: even the most jaded among us deserve to dream—and laugh—about our futures.
So grab your glue stick, your sarcasm, and maybe a glass of wine. Let’s vision board the right way in 2025.
The Jaded Nurse
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