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Visualization
- sometimes known as mental rehearsal, creative
or guided visualization, or imagery
- is a safe, powerful mental technique used around the
world for a wide range of different purposes of self
improvement, including
various types of self-help, health, business improvement
and sports improvement.
Visualization
is the simple act of closing your eyes, relaxing
your mind, and then vividly imagining a scenario
in your mind that you would like to occur in your
life.
When
you visualize a scenario repeatedly, it has shown
to help create new powerful mindsets, attitudes and
results by mentally
'programming' your subconscious mind to attain a
specific result we desire - which is the
powerful computer-like mechanism that operates all
the 'automatic' processes inside of us 24/7, including
our habits, beating our hear, circulating our blood,
functioning our cell regeneration, respiration,
metabolism, and many other functions.
Visualizing
is a powerful, safe and well-known
way of self-programming your mind for better
performance in specific areas of your life, or
for improved physical or mental results and performance.
It is also used as a form of neuro-linguistic
programming (NLP), which is the study of communicating
with the subconscious.
As
well as being used for health, business and sports
improvement, this technique can be used to overcome
many specific problems and issues as well, also
in both the mental and physical realm.
Visualization taps
into your extremely powerful imagination within your
subconscious, and sportspeople use this to
mentally rehearse their performance which sets up an
inner blueprint for their body to follow.
This means
that on the day of the competition, their body follows
the new instructions on autopilot. Most of our sporting,
health, business or self help programs use some
form of guided visualization, to maximize results and
performance.
Visualization
is most effective when a person uses it while in
a lightly relaxed state, as this allows the busy conscious mind
to relax, which opens up more effective contact with the
immensely powerful subconscious.
This
is why most of our self help and sporting programs
all begin with an effective relaxation, to ensure the
visualization is done to absolute maximum effectiveness
(as well as for any specific affirmations or hypnotic
suggestions recited on the audio products as well).
Emotions
and realism are also a powerful aspect when visualizing,
as the more realistic the images, the more powerful and
effective the entire visualization session becomes.
When
you visualize the images, it does not matter what viewpoint
you are viewing them from - that is, whether
you are looking at yourself, or being in
your actual body, when you are visualizing the specific
scenario - both methods are equally effective, and some
even like to use a little of both methods.
But
for me, one of the greatest things about visualization
is the way you can personally tailor it to fit your exact
needs, at any time.
This
gives you a lot of personal freedom with the technique,
and allows you to strengthen and grow in the areas
you wish to focus upon.
What
Can Visualization Do For My Health,
and for Self Help?
Visualization
can:
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create
internal changes within the body, and help the immune
system to fight disease, and release healing chemicals
such as endorphins and encephalins into the bloodstream
-
release
long term emotional blockages affecting our life
-
release
long term stress from your body, which increases functioning
of the immune system
-
build
confidence, inner belief, positive attitutudes
-
improve
relationships
-
and so
much more
What
Can Visualization Do For Me In Sport?
Visualization
can:
-
program
your body for a perfect performance
-
overcome
long-term recurring problems and negative beliefs
-
prevent
unnecessary mistakes
-
help
you to maintain your focus
-
improves
rhythm
-
helps
overcome technical problems
-
overcomes
nervousness
-
builds
confidence, positivity and inner belief
-
can
assist you to overcome injuries or sickness in quicker
time
-
learn
new skills more quickly
-
and
many, many other areas of improvement
I believe there
are simply no other mental techniques which can influence
performance with the same ease and effectiveness as visualization.
It's easy and doesn't take much time, and so it's not
only effective but also convenient to fit in with your
daily life.
How
Safe Is Visualization?
Very
safe - in fact, you have been using visualization all
your life, without even knowing! Every time
you have ever imagined a person, place or object in your
mind, you are visualizing. The technique of visualizing
simply focuses this everyday activity into a more powerful
form, like the way a magnifying glass focuses the sun's
rays.
What
If I Can't See Images In My Mind?
No
problem at all! Everyone can visualize, whether they can
see the images or not.
Remember,
visualization is not only visual - the feelings and emotions can
be an even more powerful element in your visualizations,
than seeing the actual images themselves.
Visualizing
regularly also means that your subconscious mind picks
up on exactly what you are trying to visualize, and so
it receives the correct messages you are trying to convey.
So never worry too much if you can or can't see
the images in your mind.
Can
Visualization Improve My Stress Levels, Personal Development,
Career, Health, Achieving My Goals, Overcome Fears or
Phobias, and Improve Sports Performance?
Yes on all counts - and much more, actually. It is one
of the most powerful and diverse mental techniques available
to us. These are among the main reasons why visualization
is so popular and used all around the world.
I
have Some More Questions - Can I Ask You?
Sure!
Go right ahead, just email me your questions here
and I will be in touch!
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