How to Create Powerful Visualization
Visualization allows you to create a new reality for yourself. It is based on the so-called Law of Attraction, which applies if you're aware of it or not. It allows us to consciously send out an intention to be fulfilled by the universe, which will then work in our favor to realize our wish. It is necessary to believe in and work towards our desired goal or outcome.
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Things You'll Need
- Quiet environment
- Comfortable chair, couch or bed
- Image or photo, depicting a personal goal or desired item (optional)
Instructions
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Choose a Realistic Goal
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Make the goal you want to achieve realistic and achievable with little effort. Figure out how achieving that goal would be beneficial to you. Acknowledge the problems you might encounter, preventing you from fulfilling your wish. Concentrate on the greatest benefits, and deal with the obstacles that may come up in your mind, ahead of time. By practicing this so-called "Doublethink" you remain realistic about your goal, which makes the outcome more possible.
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Get comfortable in a quiet place. Picture your goal in your mind. Envision yourself as if you had already achieved it. If necessary, look at a picture of your dream car or whatever else you desire. Imagine yourself interacting with the item, or see yourself getting the promotion you want. Go through all the steps in your vision that you would go through in reality.
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Use all five senses when visualizing. See yourself having received what you desire. Establish a crystal clear image of the item you want. Envision even the minutest details, such as color, shape and decoration.
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Focus on the sounds you might hear when using your item or achieving your goal. Hear the sound of the car door, when you get into your new vehicle. Hear the key sliding into the ignition and the roar of the engine when you start the car. Hear your boss offering you the new position and congratulating you. Enjoy the sound of the ocean waves hitting the beach at your dream vacation spot.
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Smell that new car scent. Sense the aroma of the coffee brewing at the office as you are receiving your promotion. Inhale the fresh salty air as you enjoy your island vacation.
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Consciously feel the texture of everything you touch while envisioning your goal. Feel the smooth paint on your new car or your boss' skin as he shakes your hand, congratulating you. Feel the sand under you feet as you walk along the beach.
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Taste food or beverages you consume while envisioning the achievement of your goal. Taste the champagne as the boss speaks a toast to congratulate you on your new position. Enjoy the flavor of the cocktail you receive from the waiter on your vacation.
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Feel the wonderful sensation of owning a new vehicle. Feel the accomplishment of finally getting the new job you've been working so hard for. Feel yourself relaxing by the beach. Feel the warmth of the sun and a light breeze on your skin. Feel a smile spreading over your face.
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Tips & Warnings
Creative visualization can help to break down mental barriers that would keep you from achieving your goal. The more often you practice and the more specific the vision, the easier it will be to achieve your goals. Let the vision play in you mind like a movie, with you watching from afar.
Don't just practice positive thinking. It is imperative to have a realistic goal and put in an appropriate amount of effort to achieve it.
References
- Self Improvement to Personal Development: Positive Visualization Techniques
- Russel Small: 3 Powerful Visualization Techniques
- Visualization Techniques: Create Your Reality With Visualization Techniques
- Positive Thinking Tool Box: How to Visualize Something
- Source of Insight; How To Visualize With Skill; January 2011
Resources
- Wily Walnut: Visualize: How to Improve Your Visualization Skills
- Mind Power Scientific Proofs: How to Visualize, Achieving Your Life Goals?
- Steven Aitchinson: How to Visualize Clearly What You Want
- Lemonade Diets: Powerful Visualization Techniques To Control Food Cravings
- Power of Visualization: Beginner's Guide to Creative Visualization
- Silva Life System: How to Visualize Using the Silva Method
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