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The Mind’s Eye: How to Harness the Power of Visualization to Help You Succeed
Why visualizing is essential for reaching your goals
Have you ever daydreamed about your ideal job, a perfect vacation, or winning the lottery? Then you’ve already dabbled in the power of visualization. While daydreaming may seem like a waste of time, research suggests that imagination could be one of the most potent tools we have for achieving our goals.
Every morning, I visualize my perfect life. I have a process I learned from a life coach. She calls it the Tree Magnetization Process. The leaves are the experiences I want to have. The tree trunk is an anchor statement that encompasses my ideal life. The roots are the emotions I wish to feel.
My husband and I are thinking about moving to an intentional community where we’re friends with our close neighbors. We work together, play together, support each other, and get to know each other well.
I visualize these future friends who we’ll form deep connections with. I imagine working in a garden and tidying trails, playing music and laughing together, cooking and enjoying meals together. I…