How One Tiny Daily Practice Can Help You Achieve Anything

Achieve Our mind is a tool that, if used correctly, can completely change our lives. Today, when science defines the power of the mind with complex words like “neuroplasticity”, even centuries ago people had understood that we can shape our reality with imagination.

What is Visualization?

Visualization means using the power of imagination to see glimpses of your goals in the mind. It means – creating a picture of a situation, result or action in your mind as if it is actually happening.

This is not a new technique, but scientists have been researching it since the 1960s. It has been proved from time to time that a person can reach his goal faster with visualization.

Technique proven by scientific research

• In 1997, a famous research was published in the Journal of Human Movement Studies. Some skilled basketball players were included in this study and it was seen that their free throw scores improved with the visualization technique.
• Those players not only imagined the ball going into the net, but also repeated the entire process in their minds—the position of their feet, the movement of their hands, the grip of the ball, and the feeling of the shot.
• The result was that those who visualized daily had a much higher success rate than the other players.

Real examples from the world of sports

• According to Billie Jean King, visualizing herself winning matched helped her become one of the most successful women tennis players of the 1970s.
• The Russian Olympic team started using mental imagery in the 1980s.
• The US Olympic team even took 9 sports psychologists to the Sochi Olympics to help the players visualize.

Not just for players

• Visualization is not just limited to the sports field.
• In recovering from a breakup
• In building self-confidence
• In setting boundaries in relationships
• In career growth
• This technique proves to be effective everywhere.

Now learn the 3-step method of visualization

Step 1: Imagine the process, not just the result

If you want to succeed in an exam, then don’t just imagine your good marks, but imagine the whole process:

• Preparing to study in the morning
• Making notes
• Taking the exam with confidence
• And finally the result
• If you want, you can also imagine giving a presentation in the office, or talking to someone in a similar way.

Step 2: Involve your senses

• In your imagination, include more than just sight by using the senses of taste, smell, sound and touch too.
• If you decide to eat healthily, you can go to a market to shop.
• So close your eyes and feel:
• The smell of fresh fruit
• The crunchy sound of salad
• The freshness you get after eating
• In this way, visualization sends a strong message to your brain.

Step 3: Visualize in the first person

Whatever you imagine, try to visualize it from inside yourself rather than from the outside – as if you are the one present in that situation.

Example:

• I am waking up in the morning, I am full of freshness, I open my lunchbox which has a salad, I am eating it and I feel healthy.
• Talk positively to yourself :- Visualization is more effective when you keep your thinking positive.
• Instead of saying “I should lose weight”, say –
• I want to take good care of my body.
• Instead of saying “I have to give up sweets”, say –
• I am going to enjoy fresh fruits.
• Make a plan and reinforce it with visualization
  Plan every day’s meals
• Prepare the next day’s healthy meal the night before
• Then imagine it – “I’m eating my prepared salad at lunchtime, and it tastes delicious.”
• Visualization will only work if you see yourself in a situation of success over and over again.

What will you get from visualization?

• Better self-confidence
• Focus on goals
• Stress relief
• Positive thinking
• Decision-making power

A fun tip: Visualize while visualizing yourself!

• If you’re having trouble at first, imagine yourself in a state where you’re successfully visualizing.
• This may seem strange, but it’s a powerful signal to the brain.

Final thoughts

Visualization is a free, simple and extremely effective technique. It doesn’t require any expensive courses or special knowledge.

• All you need is
• A little practice
• Regularity
• And belief in yourself

Sally Evans’ experience

Sally Evans is a licensed professional counselor. She has been working in the field of mental health, anxiety and women’s empowerment for 20 years. She says –

Visualization not only helps in reaching the goal, but it is also a way to make your life happy and balanced.

Now it’s your turn!

• Start a small visualization practice today.
• “I am a happy, balanced and successful person… and I can fulfill my dreams.”
• You can do it too, because change is possible through visualization.

Share, spread inspiration!

If you liked this article, then definitely tell your friends, family and children – so that they too can bring positive change in their lives.

Conclusion

Imagine that your dreams, your goals, and your happiest life depended on just one small practice—the habit of visualization. It is not magic, but a simple, scientifically proven technique that mentally prepares you, gives you confidence, and trains your brain towards success.

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