| How many times have you heard the expression, A | | | | others |
| picture is worth a thousand words? This is so true in | | | | Visualization usually takes six weeks to work and |
| the case of visualization. Visualization is a great tool | | | | should be done first thing in the morning and at night |
| when dealing with illness or situations that are out of | | | | before bedtime. However, many people do find results |
| your control. | | | | after the very first time. To affect a successful |
| Visualization uses imagery to change your emotions, | | | | outcome you need to be specific when you define |
| which change your feelings, which then change into | | | | your intention and FEEL, KNOW and TRUST that it is |
| physical sensations that can eliminate symptoms. | | | | going to work. |
| Your physical sensations can cause your body to | | | | Visualization and Guided imagery is a technique that |
| react to different situations. For example, watching a | | | | assists you in creating want you want in your life. Think |
| scary film or if you become frightened you would | | | | of it this way. You are sending a picture or an image |
| possible get goose bumps. Visualization provides | | | | to your subconscious mind and you are allowing your |
| positive images for the mind that allows you to access | | | | mind to believe what it is seeing, is real. The |
| the mind and body connection. | | | | subconscious mind does not discriminate between real |
| It has been proven that negative emotions lower your | | | | or imagined images. It simply sees and processes |
| immune system and keep you bogged down. Having | | | | what it is given and then without even questioning your |
| negative emotions delays and stops you from | | | | subconscious mind begins creating what you see. |
| reaching your goals and actually inhibits the brain in | | | | WHEN YOU BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU SEE |
| accomplishing what you want. Positive emotions | | | | WITHOUT DOUBT, THAT IS THE KEY TO |
| actually boost the immune system. Making your brain | | | | VISUALIZATION AND GUIDED IMAGERY |
| work in a balanced mode, this is conducive to change. | | | | If you are visualizing yourself as a thriving, successful, |
| With visualization, you use images or pictures to | | | | healthy and focused person, then the reality is that |
| balance the brain. The brains divided into two areas. | | | | your subconscious mind will create it. When you have |
| The left side is the logical side and the right side is the | | | | done this for a thirty-day period and you have done it |
| creative side. Throughout your life, you will use the | | | | properly, your reality becomes what you think. |
| logical side more than your creative side. When you | | | | You may be asking why thirty days. |
| use visualization, you use your creative side. | | | | The mind teaches us that when you engage in any |
| So remember you are what you think so think positive | | | | thought process and think it is for real for 21 to 30 |
| I want at this point to say that visualization alone is not | | | | days, the thought is in your subconscious mind and |
| enough to succeed. Hard work and dedication is also | | | | becomes you. Many successful athletes, politicians, |
| needed in order to make your goal a reality. The way | | | | actors/actresses and other successful people |
| to achieve the result is by making it happen in your | | | | understand that by utilizing the power of the mind to |
| mind first. In other words, visualization allows you to | | | | affect change will move them towards the best they |
| take advantage of your inner ability, so imagine an | | | | can be. They create a movie of success in their mind, |
| experience that will help you focus on what you want | | | | before actually engaging in their activity. They always |
| to achieve. | | | | see their success ahead of time. They also know that |
| The procedure of visualization is simple | | | | by engaging for more than 21 to 30 days becomes |
| Firstly, find a quiet place, secondly define your intention, | | | | automatic and real. |
| and thirdly concentrate on your breath and breathing, | | | | It is this simple! |
| fourthly begin your visualization. | | | | Do not doubt the theory. |
| Keep one thought in mind. In order to get the most out | | | | It is real. |
| of visualization, messages to your subconscious mind | | | | It is right. |
| need to be agreed with what you visualize; otherwise, | | | | It is timely to understand. |
| you will never create the things that you visualize, no | | | | You cannot afford to pass, on understanding this |
| matter how hard you try. This can be easily controlled; | | | | simple, yet powerful theory of your mind |
| from this point forward, you should only think positive, | | | | Remember your subconscious mind receives a |
| loving, affirming, supportive and respectful words to | | | | number of messages from you every second of your |
| yourself and others. You only engage in those activities | | | | day, both awake and asleep. The subconscious mind is |
| that are healthy, productive, energizing and successful | | | | always awake. Though your conscious mind will sleep, |
| for you and others. It is not only about visualization it is | | | | your subconscious mind is your GATEKEEPER. Use it |
| also about a completely new way of life. | | | | wisely. It creates your reality based on the messages |
| Think of it this way. | | | | you think, say and do. |
| A team player with yourself -A team player with | | | | |