I like to imagine myself achieving my goal. How it will feel. How proud I will be for sticking with my goals. It makes me feel stronger and more in control. I can almost feel myself changing.
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I use visualization to help me. When I see something about someone that I admire I visualize myself obtaining it (defined armes, strong core, etc). I also research it to determine what path is best to obtain my goals and visualize myself on various points of the path. It works!
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Visualization has been around for centuries, and can assist in all areas of life.
I always have an easier time acheiving a goal when I know where I want to go. To get there faster, write or draw a picture of the destination that you seek. I made a picture of me at my goal weight and wrote a list of characteristics I want to develop along the wayIdeas spark change..189
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After writing down the visualization of your goal, look at it every day to keep on track.
Every morning, before I get out of bed, I sit in a quiet yoga pose for 15 minutes and visualize my day. I congratulate myself on yesterday's successes, forgive the slips and commit to my plan today. I see myself preparing breakfast and packing my lunch. I breathe deeply and get calm. 135
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This visualization has been used for years by successful athletes and it helps me stay focused for the day.