Visualize Then Actualize

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Publish date: Sat, 27 Apr 2019, 01:28 PM

2 If you want something desperately, you might take bold steps to make it happen. But even the most determined leaders sometimes fail in their pursuit of a goal. You can increase your odds by mastering the skill of visualization. By painting a mental picture of what you want — and focusing your mind’s eye on it with clarity and intensity — you pave the way to make your dreams come true.

Visualization techniques can work for or against you. If you simply yearn for something and try to see yourself obtaining it, the results can prove disappointing. Success flows from a more concerted effort to craft a vivid image of goal attainment.

Follow these visualization tips to get a head start on turning your dreams into reality:

Pick the right lens. Imagine getting what you want by seeing the triumphant situation from your point of view. That’s better than detaching yourself and watching the action from a distance.

“Research on visualization shows it’s more effective to do it from a first-person perspective where you can engage in the activity through your own eyes,” said Jennice Vilhauer, author of “Think Forward to Thrive.” “You want to be the participant, not the observer.”

Use a timer. At its best, visualization is an immersive experience. Distractions can prevent you from extracting the most benefit.

To set the stage to concentrate, block out a few minutes to focus your mind on what you want. Close your eyes and choose a setting that’s free of interruptions.

“I recommend using a stopwatch,” said Vilhauer, a Los Angeles-based management consultant at Korn Ferry. “I’ll set my phone to two minutes and then it chimes. Otherwise, your mind can wander. Two to five minutes are needed to be effective to get an actual shift. You want the visualization embedded in your subconscious state.”

Increase your exposure. It’s relatively easy to imagine reliving a past triumph: You just recall what it felt like the first time. But what if you’re trying to envision something that you’ve never achieved?

“One of the most difficult things is to visualize what you haven’t accomplished,” Vilhauer said. “When you lack knowledge and visual experience, you need to expose yourself to any stimulus that will generate that feeling, like pictures and music” to activate your senses.

Weave in details. Pining for something won’t help you get it. But if you can integrate as many sensory perceptions as possible, you’re more apt to make your dream come alive in your head.

“Say you want to save money for a car,” said Susyn Reeve, author of “The Whole-Hearted Life.” “Rather than visualize your bank balance, visualize the smell of the new leather in the car, its color, the sound it makes as you back out of your driveway. Be as specific as possible.”

Skip to the end. When visualizing, beware of spending too much time trying to imagine advancing toward your dream. Instead, picture yourself basking in the glorious results.

“If you want a car, visualize yourself driving it rather than walking into the car dealership to buy it,” Reeve said. “Otherwise, you’re seeing the process. What you want to do is see the goal achieved, not necessarily the steps along the way.”

Check your baggage. If you’re preoccupied with workaday pressures, visualization gets tougher. Clear your mind so that you can focus in a calm, unfettered manner.

“You can do it anytime, but it’s best in the morning or evening when you’re more relaxed,” Reeve said. Morey Stettner

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