Creative Visualization And The Law Of Attraction
Have you ever watched a fascinating TV show where the protagonist has an idea and visualizes it in their mind before they go out into the world? Did they see what they wanted, acquire what they needed and accomplish their goal?
Your own success is only limited by your ability to imagine. What are your thoughts about this phenomenon? Is it true that if you feel something with enough intensity, that feeling can become a reality for you? Visualization techniques have been used for centuries to enhance mental health and wellness. Your thoughts produce chemicals in your brain just as eating certain foods would do. You can replenish these chemicals through rest, diet and visualization techniques. Many of these techniques have been around for thousands of years even though we have just begun to discover and understand some of their benefits.
As you know, there are certain things in life which you do not like about yourself. You may have limited self-esteem or a fear of rejection. Maybe there is something you wish you had more talent in or that it was easier to reach your goals. The only difference, is that when you think positive, those negative thoughts are replaced by positive ones that help you to see the world with more clarity and abundance. Visualization is a powerful tool which can help with your goal setting and self-development, but it is not magic. It is real and you can use it to bring about the changes you want in your life.
In order to understand visualization, you have to first understand that the mind only knows what it is fed. That means it can only produce what you think about on a regular basis, whether or not those thoughts or beliefs are positive or negative. You may ask yourself: why do I always keep getting the same results over and over again? The reason is that your brain remembers where those results have brought you in the past. It will keep repeating the same behaviors until they bring you something different, so all you have to do, is change your thoughts and behaviors and visualize yourself getting different results in your life.
You may wonder how can I change the way I think and behave all at once. It is possible, but it takes a lot of practice and persistence. It all begins with a belief or thought that you want to see in your life. Once you have this belief or thought, then you have to visualize yourself doing the things required to achieve your desired results, feeling positive about the possibilities and reinforcing positive thoughts about the outcome you want, as often as possible.
You may be thinking: what if I am too far from my goal? How can I reach that goal if it's so far away? The answer is simple: visualization works both ways. It works for positive and negative forces, so it also works to bring things closer to you if you are not quite there yet. You can use this technique to bring back things that have been lost or even someone that you may want in your life. You can visualize the way you want them to look, act or talk and then imagine yourself saying and doing the things that will attract them.
Your thoughts make a huge impact on your life. When you think about your goals, whether or not they are career related or personal goals like having a family, getting married or buying a house, be sure to focus on the end result instead of the steps along the way. When you feel as though you do not have the right skill set to achieve your goal, first visualize yourself with that skill set, doing whatever it is that it takes to get there. See yourself doing what you need to do in order to achieve your goals. Visualize yourself at the closing table of a home purchase or at the podium receiving your promotion. Think about it often and make sure that you get enough rest so you can strengthen the picture in your mind.
When working on a goal which requires creativity and something new, think of Albert Einstein's quote "Imagination is more important than knowledge." You have to imagine that everything is possible before you can really make anything happen for yourself.
There is nothing wrong with setting out to change your life for the better. Everyone wants to be seen as an attractive and respectable person who can get along well with others. You can not only change for the better, but you can also help those around you to change for the better by sharing your thoughts and feelings with them. This can be done through gentle reminders that help them visualize a more positive outlook on life. In order to achieve your goals, you have to think about it often and you need to reinforce what that goal will do for you; make sure that it will make a positive difference in your life and others around you as well.
It is important to visualize the positive outcome of your goal and not the negative aspects which may inhibit your success. Confucius said "What you see in others, is what you have in yourself." The things that you notice about a person, even if they are unwanted, are reflections of things that you see in yourself. If they are seen as positive attributes, then it means that you have those qualities inside of yourself as well.
Visualization can be used for just about anything that you have set out to accomplish. You can create a new business and use visualization to help its success. You can also use it for a personal development plan and work on your self-esteem using positive visualization. The more you believe in yourself, the more others will believe in you as well.
The last thing to remember when visualizing is to allow yourself to enjoy it, or better yet, to be happy with where you are and the person you are today. This will keep your mind focused on what matters most. It is not about being perfect or even doing everything right; it is about living your life with passion, balance and gratitude for all that you have been given.
The power of visualization has been around for centuries and has been used by many different cultures throughout history. It has helped to change the lives of many people who have used it to bring about positive changes in their life. If you are ready to improve your life, then start using the power of visualization now.
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Easily change careers or industries without looking like a career changer. Make your move by tapping into your greatest assets, and find your ideal new position in 6-12 months with ease.
By Roberta Brown and Watson Wyatt Worldwide (www.watsonwyatt.com)
Your career is like an ever-changing tapestry. Each job you have is frequently woven into your overall career path. The single, most important criteria for having a successful career is the ability to change and adapt to the ever-changing workplace. We all want to enjoy a successful, satisfying career and changing jobs frequently will no longer be seen as being job jumping or a threat to your career growth but just another part of your work life cycle.
Conclusion
Whether you are changing jobs or simply a career, it is important to know what the future holds in your career. By using the tools provided here, you can effectively plan, prepare and manage a successful transition into any new field or position.
Erica Griffin is an accomplished executive coach who has worked with both individuals and human resource professionals to help them better understand the workplace and deal with workplace issues that can hinder one's performance and ability to advance in their careers. She is also the author of Effective Coaching Skills: A Step by Step Guide for HR Professionals . An on-line article library offers more information about coaching skills and resources for developing great coaching skills. (www.effective-coaching-skills.