Visualization

It takes more than just willpower to achieve a goal because, to achieve it, you have to have a clear picture in your mind of what it looks like and what you want to achieve, you will remain stuck in the goal-setting phase. This is where visualization becomes helpful.

Visualization is a technique of creating a mental image of what you want to achieve.

This technique is no longer new. It has been existing for thousands of years and has been used by several professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and other successful people. Some famous figures have used the visualization technique.

Why and How Visualization Works

Visualization has been used mostly many athletes because aside from increasing their motivation and confidence, the technique is shown to improve their muscle memory. This discovery on the link between visualization and performance has been attested.

In his experiment, he divided the subjects into three groups. One group practised free throws every day for 20 days; the second group only did free throws on the first and 20th day, and the third group practised visualizing free throws every day. At the end of the experiment, Researcher's measured each group’s performance. The first group improved by 24%; the second group didn’t improve at all; and the third group, who practised daily visualization, were able to improve by 23%, close to what the first group had achieved.

Numerous inspiring stars have used the power of visualization to achieve their dreams and, in this article, we will discuss seven of them and how they managed to achieve their goals and make their dreams come true using different visualization techniques. Some celebrities use visualization boards

The effectiveness of visualization in helping you achieve your goal depends on how you do it. If you’re completely new to this technique, then the following tips can help you get started:

Be very clear on what you want
It’s hard to visualize the desired output if you don’t exactly know what you want. So, before you establish a routine of creative visualization, it’s important to know what you want to achieve.

Do not rush into this process. Spend some time writing down your thoughts and deciding what it is that you want to see yourself doing or having in the future.

Find out what works for you
Every person is unique. Some people find it hard to just imagine what they want in life.
Add the element of feeling
Visualization is more effective when you start to feel what you are envisioning. Research shows that an image stays locked in your memory when you attach strong emotions to it.
Commit to daily practice
Consistency is key when it comes to visualization. When you commit yourself to daily practice, you sustain the motivation the technique gives and that further moves you into action.

Hypnotherapy and Visualization

Hypnotherapy and visualization have something in common.

Under guided hypnosis, you are placed in a complete relaxed state that enables you to tap the power of your subconscious mind. It’s your subconscious mind that accounts for 90% of your habits and behaviour. Hence, through hypnosis, you can break bad habits, form new ones, and create the change you want for yourself.