What is visualisation?
Visualisation is an active mental practice, which stimulates different areas of the brain to meditation. It's a bit like how weightlifting, versus running/walking/swimming will impact your body differently. This also applies to your brain.
What is meditation?
Meditation on the other hand is a bit like a slow walk on the beach - but for your mind. It can balance your mind, calm your nervous system, and re-ground your energy. Visualisation however can reprogramme your mind and the way you approach your life.
A subtle but interesting difference, right?
Visualisation works by getting your mind and body ready for what you want to happen – and, just like exercise, the more you do it, the stronger it becomes.
So, how can we all practise visualisation?
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Create images, environments, and feelings in your mind before they have happened
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Write or draw exactly what you want in detail, engaging all senses
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Imagine the emotional outcome
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Take action everyday toward your desired outcome
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Consider your visualisation and give it time and space to develop
So this week, alongside treating your mind and body well - think about slowly including visualisation, and see what happens.
I bet the results will surprise you!
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