Self-Help

The advent of the 21st century coupled with the rapid and sophisticated influx of information technology has brought about numerous advances in the different fields of science. 

Modern science, more specifically quantum physics, has begun to accept and prove the fact that thoughts are emitted energy that can affect the surroundings.  According to an increasing number of physicists, this energy, when used to observe a certain object, already changes that object somehow. 

This line of thought is similar to what Zen Buddhist masters have been claiming all this time: You create your own reality.

So if this type of thinking, that thoughts hold a potential amount of tremendous power, is true, does that mean that the mind, which produces the thoughts, can manifest whatever it wishes?  Without a doubt, the answer is YES!  And the key to this life-changing process is creative visualization.

Creative visualization is the process of forming a vibrant and detailed picture in one’s mind of whatever one wishes.  Whatever one conceives, one can achieve.  The mental images formed are essential in fueling the entire process of achieving your goals, dreams and aspirations. It is THE starting point.
 
Physical reality is the last to be produced in the order of creation.  Whatever exists in the physical world has already existed on the higher planes, which are the mental and spiritual levels. 

Take for example a painting 

It must first be conceptualized in the mind of a painter before it can exist as a magnificent work of art on a canvass.  The same is true with statues.  Long before they are formed on the physical level, they have already been imagined in the realm of the sculptor’s artistic psyche.  The lesson is simple:  before anyone can achieve anything in physical reality, they must first have a vivid mental image of what they want. 

You SHOULD have a detailed mental image or vision …

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Creative visualization is the process of generating images in your mind, and is often used as a tool for self-improvement and stress relief.

Athletes, celebrities and successful people from all walks of life have touted visualization as an effective way to improve performance, enhance skills and boost confidence.

As farfetched as it may seem, visualization can actually help you to overcome fears and strengthen your ability to do anything you desire because your subconscious mind accepts these visions as real experiences – just as it would if you were physically engaging in such a reality. 

Athletes in particular swear by the effectiveness of mentally going through their practice exercises numerous times in order to enhance their physical performance – but visualization can be a powerful aid in any endeavor; not just athletics.

Below you’ll find a few tips to help you make your visualization practice as powerful and effective as possible:

1) Make Your Visualizations Very Detailed

Rather than simply visualizing yourself in a better situation than you’re in now, try seeing more details of the new situation you wish to experience, such as the type of clothing you’re wearing, the size and state of your body, the other people around you, the details of your home or career, and so on. 

The more detail you can infuse into your visions, the more “real” they will seem, and the better your subconscious mind will be able to believe them.

2) Visualize Frequently And Consistently

Visualization is like any positive habit; the benefits build up the more you do it!  If you visualize sporadically, your results will be equally sporadic.  Instead, set a specific time for visualization every day – even if it’s only for 10 minutes at a time.  Make it your priority to stick to this time except in the case of an emergency, and you’ll see results much more quickly.

Even better, try to perform “mini-visualizations” several times a day while you’re going about your normal activities.  Simply pause for a few moments, close your eyes and recall a positive image that makes you feel happy and optimistic about some aspect of your life.  This will help keep your focus strong and minimize any negativity you pick up during the course of your normal routine.

3) Use Lots of Emotion

The feelings you experience while performing your visualization exercises are more important than the images you see in your mind.  For example, if you’re imagining yourself as a successful business person, try to make sure you’re feeling the feelings that correspond with such a vision, such as confidence, empowerment, satisfaction and success! 

The stronger you can make your emotions, the more effective your visualizations will be – and the more likely you’ll be to think and act in ways that bring them forth into your physical life.