Vision boarding has been sold to us as magic for years.Stick pictures on a board, hope the universe does the rest… and then wonder why nothing actually changes. In this episode of The You Lounge, we reframe vision boarding for what it really is: neural training. This conversation strips away the “woo woo” and breaks down the real brain science behind why vision boards can work - and why most don’t. We explore how attention, identity, emotional safety and behaviour change all play a role in whether your vision becomes reality… or just another forgotten January ritual. You’ll learn: The neuroscience behind vision boards and the Reticular Activating System (RAS) Why most vision boards activate fantasy, not follow-through How emotional distance and pressure quietly sabotage motivation The difference between wishing for change and training your brain for it Evidence-based approaches used in elite performance psychology How to build a vision board that supports identity, safety and action Simple ways to bridge vision into real-world behaviour This episode draws on:✔️ Mental imagery from elite sport✔️ Mental contrasting (Gabriele Oettingen)✔️ Implementation intentions (Peter Gollwitzer)✔️ Identity-based behavioural psychology Because vision boards don’t change your life.Your brain does. If you want support turning vision into follow-through, this is exactly the work we do inside Become HER - focusing on identity, habits, nervous system regulation and real, sustainable action. ✨ Become HER VIP (in-person experience with Empowerment Photoshoot) - https://stan.store/Nicolemckeecoaching/p/become-her-in-6-vip✨ Become HER Online Only - https://stan.store/Nicolemckeecoaching/p/become-her-in-6-online-onlyWe kick off 2nd January. And if you’d like my 10-step Future Self Vision Board process, I’ll give it to you completely free - but you have to ask for it. 📧 Email me at nicole@nicolemckeecoaching.com with the subject Vision Board and I’ll send it straight to you. No magic.No fluff.Just neuroscience, clarity, and follow-through.