The Basic

In this simple visualization, you do what you would in most visualizations. Start with your relationship goal. Create a positive statement for this goal, then picture this goal as being successfully done. Lastly, release the goal and live ready to change where you need to.

The Bubble

Start as you did with the last visualization only this time you’re going to relax into a more meditative stance and set your relationship goal inside a protective bubble after imagining the goal as completed. Now let it go, knowing your goal is protected and cherished and will come to you completed.

Affirmations

What is your relationship goal? This time write it out in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person so you can view it from every angle. Write it by hand at least 20 times. If negative thoughts come up, record them separately. When you’re finished, look at the negative thoughts. Write affirmations to negate those as well.

Write the Script

Again, start with your relationship goal. This time you’re going to visualize this goal as completed in as much detail as you possibly can. Layer in all the emotions, actions, and changes that go with realizing this goal. Write it out as a script so you can revisit this goal precisely as it is, over and over again. Keep in mind, you might need to change the script now and again, but all good scriptwriters make revisions from time to time. Add affirmations and visualize this often.

Remember, visualizing your successful relationship should lead to happy and pleasant emotions. Use this energy to put in the work to create the future you’ve envisioned. And remember, this is a joint project. Engage the other person in what you’re trying to do, and you’ll naturally increase your chances of success. Soon you’ll be back enjoying the ‘in love’ feeling all over again!

Go Basic

Start with the simple things though they might not seem so simple at first glance. You begin with creating your goals. Where do you want to go in your career? Ideally, where would that be? What does it look like? What kind of things do you want to be doing throughout the day? Do you want to work alone or with other people? Once you have a really clear vision of the future, you’re going to spend some time digging in to visualize this, making all these ideas into one concrete goal. Spend the time needed to understand and fully experience this goal in your mind.

Expect the Worst

If a lot of your work anxiety is geared toward not being ready to handle a disaster, this might be a better visualization for you. Take time to visualize where you are now and what you’re doing next at work. Explore the absolute worst-case scenario. Now imagine yourself handling these problems and solving them. As with any visualization, use a lot of detail. Be sure to spend time to work out clear solutions and ending again…with success.

Hone in on a Skill

Feeling like your work life is stagnating because you don’t have what you need to succeed? Visualize your success with a special focus on your skills. What are you lacking (e.g., certain people skills)? Now picture yourself addressing this need. What steps do you need to take to gain the necessary skills? Visualize yourself taking those steps. Now imagine the successful you, using those skills.

With any of these visualizations, you’re asking yourself the same things. What does it look like? What does it feel like? What obstacles are in your way? How can you get past them? What is the result? Once you can see this clearly, you’re going to want to practice your visualization often to keep you focused moving forward. Remember, it is this constant practice that will lead to your eventual success.

Start Out Relaxed

Anytime you’re jittery or anxious, you’re not going to get things done effectively. It’s better to start already relaxed. This is why, for optimal visualization, you start with some deep breathing to calm yourself. This sets you up for success right at the start. Still having trouble? A short round of meditation might work better.

Stay Fixed in Reality

Visualization, which requires a lot of interpretation, is only going to take up more time than you have. So, lose the fantastic imagery and stick with what you know. For example, if you’re concentrating on your work life, picture your office and coworkers as they are. Turning them into woodland creatures in a vast jungle is only going to complicate matters unnecessarily.

Focus on

What You’re Doing Most visualization puts all the concentration on the end goal. While this looks wonderful, it can require more time to work in the long run. Instead, spend less time on the conclusion and more on the journey itself. How are you trying to get there? What are you doing now? What steps need to follow? By using visualization as a roadmap, you’re going to find you save time in the visualization itself, and in the application of the visualization later.

Use All Your Senses

Here’s where you want to put in the bulk of your visualization time. Layer in every one of your senses when creating your imagery. You want to feel, touch, taste, and hear the experience as well as see it. Why? Again, this is where the power of the visualization comes from. Making as complete a picture as possible leads toward faster success in the long run.

Using these steps, set a timer, and don’t let yourself go beyond 30 minutes a day. As you grow more accustomed to the process, it might even take a little less time. The nice thing? These steps are designed to arrive at the ultimate goal faster, too, leaving you with more time for all those other goals you have, like sleep.

Figure Out Your Goal

You’ll go nowhere fast if you don’t know where you’re heading. It’s a lot like getting in a car and expecting to get somewhere without a destination. All you’ll do is wind up driving aimlessly and getting nowhere fast. To find your goal, ask yourself what you’re passionate about. What’s the one thing you want to do more than any other?

Explore the Details

Next, you’re going to want to explore the goal in depth. Experience it thoroughly by using all of your senses. What do you see when you envision it? How does it feel? What does it smell like or even taste like? What do you hear when you think about it? What emotions come alive in you when you think about reaching this goal?

Plan for Roadblocks

It would be silly to think a goal could be achieved without any kind of trouble along the way. What are the problems you’re most likely going to encounter in this journey? How can you solve them? Include this in your vision.

Visualize it Repeatedly

You need to be familiar with your dream if you wish to achieve it. Visualization is something you need to practice several times a week. Make a daily practice of visualization. Be consistent in this.

Boost Your Success

Still floundering? Try starting visualization with a relaxation exercise. Make sure to cut out distractions, whether internal or external, and layer in a little pep talk to bring up your energy. Your best success comes from setting yourself up to succeed from the start.

By using these tips, you’ll quickly master the fine art of visualization. Remember, this only works if you’re consistent. Stay the course, and soon you’ll be finding success in whatever it is you wish to pursue.

Engage Fully in the Vision

You absolutely must put yourself into the visualization as fully as you possibly can. Use all your senses and emotions to experience this vision in a way that is real to you. There can be no holding back here.

Experience Different Viewpoints

What does this visualization feel like to you? Experience it first as yourself so that you can connect emotions to actions. You want to feel every part of it. Now, step back and experience it again as if you’re watching yourself succeed from outside of yourself, like watching a movie. Why? This helps you to see details you might miss otherwise.

Live the Success

When you’re done with the visualization, it’s time to live the part. Become the person you saw at the end of the vision. How does that person move? Think? Act?

Reinforce the Message

Visualization needs need back-up to be successful. The world is full of negative influences, some of them finding root in your own mind. Keep your self-talk positive, use affirmations, and look for ways to constantly reinforce the vision in your mind without tearing it down.

Make the Vision Tangible in a Way You can See it

Creating a dream board or collage will set out your visualization in a place where you are constantly reminded of the experience. Seeing it over and over will also reinforce your goals and strengthen your resolve.

By following these steps, you’ll find you will find your dream becoming more and more solid. Of course, you’re going to have to put in the work to achieve what you want. However, by using visualization, you get clear where you’re going and how to get there.