Some people believe they cannot visualize.
Here are four reasons:
1. They think, erroneously, that they must hold a crystal clear image in mind, one that is as clear as an actual movie, or real life.
2. They also think their mind should never wander as they concentrate on this mental imagery.
3. They think this non-wandering mind should be able to hold an image in perfect focus for 30 minutes or longer.
4. They think that if their mind wanders and they have trouble focusing, that this proves they cannot do it. Or that they cannot get better with daily practice.
HA.
If the above were the criteria needed to conclude whether or not you can visualize, well then, I flunked.
Visualization is far easier than people imagine it to be.
And interjecting perfectionism into the equation doesn’t help. Nor does the idea that you can either do it or you can’t.
With daily practice, virtually anyone can become a visualization virtuoso.
Yes, with practice.
Visualization is a skill you train.
Work on it everyday and you’ll continue to improve.
Most importantly, on a personal note, I have never, not one time, visualized anything clearly and completely for 30-straight minutes.
Or 20.
Or 10.
Instead of shooting for 30 minutes of intense concentration and unwavering thought control – focus on relaxing your body, getting in sync with your breathing, and then, give me 30 seconds of focus on one thought.
You read that correctly.
Instead of 30 minutes – give me 30 seconds of high vibration imagery mixed with feeling and some sound effects (self-talk), and you’re good to go.
Stop making it more difficult than it is.
See it. Feel it. Do it.
Matt Furey
