The Importance of Positive Visualization

Many people will scoff at the use of visualization as a technique to accomplish anything. It has been proven many times that the best athletes use it as a means of training along with the physical training, to prepare themselves for their upcoming event, and victory. Those athletes that take the time to write down their goals, and concentrate on the images of them successfully doing the task at hand, and succeeding, are the ones that usually do ! It has been that way through time, and is a huge practice in faith, and belief systems. All positive reinforcement classes, training seminars, and religious texts alike encourage people to be thankful for what they have, use their given resources for good, and focus on accomplishing their goals as if nothing can inhibit them. No negative talk, no bad images, no negative company being kept, and no bad habits taking over the lifestyle. Visualize yourself doing what it is you want to accomplish. Just close your eyes and see, it. How do you feel in your image? Pretty darn good, huh? Keep that thought-get pumped up with it. Focus on being strong enough and knowledgeable enough to ethically and honestly accomplish that goal. You see yourself obtaining the knowledge and resources you need to accomplish that goal. You see the positive results of accomplishing your goal, and feel compelled to go after it.
Your brain recognizes images, and doesn't waste time saying, that is true, and that is not. If you show the brain the positive things you wish to accomplish, and believe it, it will do it's best to help you get that.Even on a subconscious level. The brain knows pleasure and pain, and will try for what you show it the most. Focus on that dream! Negative images get in the way of positive goals, so avoid them. Focus on positive images-re-do your home, bedroom, office, with positive quotes, photos, and colors you like. Turn off the computer or TV an hour before bed, and read on the subject you want to know more about to help you get there. Keep company with those who share your enthusiasm, and avoid even family and friends that have nothing but negative comments to add to your day. No words like, " Be relaistic and forget it, that's a long shot, it'll never happen,why don't you just..." or any other counter productive comments. Just hang out for a short time, keeping in touch , keep conversation light, and then go do your thing. Hang out with people going after their goals, be it in school, work, a club, the library, a book store, a museum, the symphony, or any other place where highly accomplished, and the future accomplished hang out. You will be pleasantly surprised, and may make great friends along the way.
See yourself healthy and happy.Take on a healthy lifestyle as well. The most successful people are usually the healthiest, and most positive. Workout, and eat healthy. Take your vitamins and make sure you keep yourself well rested, and do the things that keep your mood up-healthy things. A good hobby, an activity, whatever. And take a few minutes a day to stop, smile, and see yourself accomplishing what it is you really want to do. It works like you won't believe!
I start my day with a thankful hello to God, and smile at the future I am headed for. Don't give in to negative talk, and if bad ethics and negativity are the norm in your office or job, just know that you will do things the right way in your future. Discuss little with co-workers, and spend your time studying what you want to know for your goals. Keep in touch with your friends who share your attitude, just to say hi, and remind yourself you are in good company.
Believe it, and it will be. Listen to positive music as much as possible. It can uplift you, and bring about positive images and feelings . Classical music is listened to by successful people for a reason...it is actually healing to the body and mind, and enduces a relaxed positive state -depending on the piece. I love Mozart ! Always a pleasure.The effects on the body on a "cellular level" is much stronger when you listen to an orchestra in person, as opposed to a cd. The body can tell the difference. Grab a couple of the cheap seats, and hit the symphony for one night a month-you may just surprise yourself! I know quite a few classical musicians-awesome people! Brilliant, and what great humor!
So when you have something to accomplish, a goal, a dream, a task at hand...see it as yours." Be the change you want to see in the world.." as Gandhi said. Have faith, and make it so. You just might truly enjoy the journey!