3. VISUALIZATION: a powerful technique for reprogramming your subconscious mind

3. VISUALIZATION: a powerful technique for reprogramming your subconscious mind

This is my favorite technique. I spend 20 minutes every morning doing this. But what is visualization really? It is simply the process of creating mental images in your mind, especially for the kind of person you want to be and the kind of life you want to have. Your parents, teachers and emotionally strong experiences have created specific images in your subconscious mind. Probably you are not aware of them. But they do exist and they strongly affect your current life. Fortunately, there is a way of replacing these images with others. One of the ways of doing this is visualization. With this strategy  you can create the self-image you want. You can create some new strong beliefs about yourself and you can persuade your mind that these are actually true. The technique that you have to follow is this:

Firstly you have to find a comfortable place where no one is going to disturb you. You have to be absolutely alone. You can also lie on your bed, because it makes you feel more relaxed. Stay comfortable.

Close your eyes. Think that the present moment is the only think that exists right now.

Start thinking about the goal you want to achieve or the kind of person you would like to be. Choose one thing.  Think about the personality traits you want to have. Ask yourself what kind of skills you would like to have. Think about a specific goal concerning your career or your relationships.

Take deep breaths for 2-3 minutes using your stomach.. You will definitely start feeling relaxed.. And start..

Imagine yourself being self-confident and happy. Imagine yourself accomplishing your goal now. Feel that everything is happening right now, not in the future neither in the past.. Be as detailed as possible.. Use more senses, such as hearing, smelling, touching, tasting.. Notice the colours and the people around you.. Feel deep.. Feel the happiness inside your soul.. Let's take the example of wanting to be accepted in a master’s  program. Start creating a picture in your mind with the feelings you have, seeing yourself having achieved this, seeing your friends and your parents celebrating the event, feeling the deep happiness, tasting the sweets your grandmother cooked for you, whatever you want! It is your own goal and you live it in your own way. Remember that emotions, senses and details are crucial.

The most important thing is again.. repetition. Don't skip a day. Do it every day whenever you have time and whenever you feel more relaxed. You can spend 10 minutes for each of your goals. In order to see results, you have to wait for at least 2 or 3 weeks. Persistence is the key to success.