You have goals, I have goals. One technique that is often used to help achieve goals is called visualization. This post will explain what visualization is and some of the most helpful ways to use it to help you achieve your goals.
What Is Visualization?
Visualization is the act of creating a mental picture. It is used in all areas of life from business to sports to test taking. Visualization can help you to relieve your anxiety or serve as a motivating factor. You can use visualization techniques to help you build your confidence or to practice for a presentation.
Top 10 Ways To Use Visualization!
There are many ways to use visualization, but here are 10 of them for you to try!
Visualize yourself succeeding - this is the easiest of the techniques covered here. Close your eyes and picture yourself succeeding at your goals. Imagine you are the CEO of your company, completing your 5k, or getting out of bed!
Make a note - write your goals on note cards so it becomes more tangible. You can put your goals on post its around your office space or at home
Rehearse potential situations - think about things that may come up along the way to achieving your goal. Picture yourself and imagine how you would handle those situations. These can be both positive and negative things that may arise.
Create a vision board - make a board of things that are your end goal. If you want to finish a race, put pictures of people crossing a finish line on it. If you want a new house, put pictures of your ideal home.
Create triggers - you can picture your goals while listening to some music or nature sounds, then when you need a refresher repeat the song or sound.
Put yourself in someone else's shoes - think of someone who has achieved what you are trying to achieve. Put yourself in their shoes by studying his/her path to success.
Picture a happy memory - use your past to help you get through a tough time or to improve your mood!
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