It’s not too late to create a vision board
Published:Wednesday | March 4, 2026 | 12:05 AM
There’s still time to reset your intentions. Romanticising your desires and carving out space to focus on the life you want to build doesn’t have to be confined to January. If being purposeful means putting your ideas on paper and actively working towards what once felt out of reach, then creating a vision board can be a grounding first step – no matter when you begin.
With 2026 still in its first quarter, entrepreneur and dream activist Kiddist Cowans showed how a mindful approach to goal-setting can help turn aspirations into action. In January, she hosted an event designed to encourage reflection, clarity and accountability, giving participants the space to centre their wellness while mapping out their ambitions for the year.
Cowans shared with Lifestyle, “I’ve been doing vision boards for over 10 years and I have always gotten great results. After a conversation with a friend, I was inspired to share my strategies with others.”
It was important for her to host an event of this magnitude because she wanted to make a lasting impact on others while she elevated her own aspirations to fruition. “I wanted to focus more on making an impact on those around me as I grow and level up,” she said, noting, “This year is about personal, business and professional growth, with the hopes of getting closer to achieving my full potential in all areas of my life, like business and family.”
Her objective at the end of 2025 was to organise an event for the new year that allowed persons to walk into their purpose. “I planned the event in three weeks, opening registration to my friends and friends of friends. I wanted to have a specially curated audience so I didn’t advertise widely. The target was 30 persons and 32 persons registered,” she revealed. And just like that, 2026 Vision Edit was born.
Held at Catalyst Campus at The Summit on Chelsea Avenue, the gathering attracted entrepreneurs and professionals from a wide cross-section of industries, including business, law, health and geology.
Attendees participated in a series of activities designed to support both personal and professional growth. The programme featured professional headshots by Gerald A Gordon Photography and catered bites from Jabba’s Caterers.
A thought-provoking presentation by Dr Chris-Ann Simpson-Harley explored the connection between wellness and goal achievement, while Terri Spencer of Sagicor Group highlighted the financial principles that help lay a solid foundation for the future.
“I needed people who were experts in their fields, those who could give sound advice. After a phone call with Dr Harley, she agreed to come on board, gave a riveting presentation and even offered guests swag bags from her company, Woman’s Touch,” she said, adding, “Sagicor was also chosen to speak on the finance aspect through one of their financial advisors.”
Then came time for the featured presentation. Those present were challenged to make their very own vision board. Clarity on the goals were set and the aim was to encourage a shift in mindset, which is required to attain the desired success.
“Seeing persons intentionally setting their goals during the strategic planning session, then creating the vision board based on those goals was the highlight of the event. I felt like seeds were planted and I’m looking forward to the success stories.”
Having that visual representation around those goals, according to the entrepreneur, helps persons to keep them in focus, as they work towards them. “A vision board also activates the reticular activating system, an area of the brain that manages alertness and attention. So it can be a real wake up call, literally,” Cowans shared.
If you’re wondering whether or not it’s too late to make your vision board at home, the wife and mother of two said there’s still time and those opportunities remain intact, as long as there’s hope. “It’s never too late to create your goals and bring your vision board to life. Not sure where to start? I usually begin by breaking things down in different focus areas and asking myself what I would like to achieve in those areas. The goals should always be smart, specific; no details are too big or too small, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound. Then I use the photos on my vision board as a visual representation of those things I want to achieve.”
From there, Cowans sets her affirmations, at least 20, recite them daily, make plans, work towards those goals, and the rest is history making.