{"id":25284,"date":"2014-04-04T20:47:49","date_gmt":"2014-04-05T04:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=25284"},"modified":"2014-04-04T20:47:49","modified_gmt":"2014-04-05T04:47:49","slug":"use-visioning-youre-visual","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/use-visioning-youre-visual\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Visioning If You\u2019re Not That Visual"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ca6b35b31a1798ac0332c69bad2a7340.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What you see is what you get.\u00a0 Focus on the image of the thing you most want to create in your life and it will become manifest &#8211; so we\u2019ve been told.\u00a0 But what if you\u2019re just not that visual?\u00a0 It\u2019s estimated that around two-thirds of the population have a <i>visual representation system<\/i> &#8211; the brain\u2019s preferred way of processing information.\u00a0 But what if you\u2019re in the minority?\u00a0 What do you get when you just can\u2019t <i>see <\/i>it?<\/p>\n<p>One quick Google will give you reams of evidence of how effective visualization can be.\u00a0 Elite sports people have used the trick of \u2018mental rehearsal\u2019 for decades, seeing themselves scoring the goal, hitting the hole in one, getting the last-minute, game-winning touchdown.\u00a0 <i>The Secret<\/i> popularized using the law of attraction, imagining a goal achieved in vivid imagery, to manifest it into reality.\u00a0 Carefully curated vision boards are championed.<\/p>\n<p>Why is it so effective?\u00a0 By giving your brain a clear picture, a destination if you will, of where you want to get to activates the creative part of your brain that is a solution-finder, keen to obey.\u00a0 It also makes sure your brain filters the <i>right<\/i> information to keep you on the fast-track to your goal, weeding out anything irrelevant.\u00a0 It also gives you the motivation and encouragement needed to keep going.<\/p>\n<p>So, now we\u2019re sold on the power of visualization, how can you apply these principles if <i>seeing<\/i> the end result isn\u2019t coming easily?\u00a0 Here are five tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Have faith:<\/b> Do what you can.\u00a0 While visual imagery may not be your brain\u2019s <i>preferred<\/i> mode of operation, focus on what you <i>can<\/i> see.\u00a0 Don\u2019t load pressure on yourself to see the complete picture, just notice what <i>does<\/i> come up for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Take a dive: <\/b>If you can\u2019t see the full picture of your goal achieved, ask yourself what <i>proof<\/i> or <i>evidence<\/i> would you need to know you\u2019ve achieved your goal.\u00a0 For example, if it\u2019s generating a certain income it might be that a bank statement would be the proof you need. Or, if you\u2019re aiming to be a certain weight, it might be that seeing the dial on the bathroom scales is your evidence.\u00a0 Dive into a specific scenario in your ideal reality and take a snapshot that you can use as your \u2018vision\u2019 rather than feeling stressed that you can\u2019t see the bigger picture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Use your senses: <\/b>To follow the law of attraction principles is to <i>act as if<\/i> you\u2019ve already achieved the goal it is you\u2019re seeking.\u00a0 Visualizing aside, use your senses to play out in your imagination what you would be <i>feeling<\/i>, what you\u2019d <i>hear,<\/i> what you\u2019d smell, taste, think <i>if<\/i> you were already living out your dream.\u00a0 Amplify the sounds and really embrace the feelings that come up as you focus on your goal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Break it down:<\/b> Envisioning a big goal may feel a little unnatural for some when it seems a far cry from their current reality.\u00a0 If you\u2019re a more logical thinker you may want to break down your goal into smaller steps, while keeping the big goal in mind.\u00a0 What steps would it take to get you where you want to go?\u00a0 Practice focusing on, and visualizing, a smaller milestone on the path to your goal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Play to your strengths:<\/b> Focus on what works for you.\u00a0 If you\u2019re a natural writer, write out your goal achieved in the most creative, compelling language you can muster.\u00a0 If you prefer to listen, record yourself describing your goal achieved and play it back to yourself.\u00a0 Draw up a plan or leave little reminders or affirmations around your home.\u00a0 Know what works for you and use it to your advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><em>Emma Gwillim is a Clarity &amp; Confidence Coach for working mums. \u00a0She empowers women who feel like they\u2019ve lost their identity, their direction and their motivation to get reacquainted with their inner sparkle so they can nurture their own dreams, as well as their family, and create an impact in their world. \u00a0Click here to get Emma\u2019s free guide &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/emmagwillim.com\/busy\/\">Too Busy To Be YOU? \u00a0The 4-step guide for busy women to live their potential in work and play.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What you see is what you get.  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