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Journal Like You’re Already there — Fake It!

30-Day Challenge — Finding Your Journaling Style — Day 15

You’ve surely heard the phrase, “Fake it ’til you make it.” This common refrain refers to acting as though you’re already living the life you want until you can reach your dreams. The idea behind this time-tested wisdom is that changing your mindset will help to build your confidence as you work toward your goals, making the process easier. Journaling is a very practical way to help you along in this visualization process, bringing real results. Check out the information below to discover how to journal as if you’re already living the life of your dreams so that you can move forward to making it a reality.

The Science Behind Visualization

There’s real scientific backing for the idea that you can fake it ’til you make it. The practice of visualization is one in which you dedicate time to imagining a particular action you desire. You picture yourself going through the steps of reaching your goal, participating in a specific activity, or obtaining a particular wish in detail. It’s helpful if you even imagine the smells, feelings, and surroundings that would be involved in this action. Doing so has been shown to actually use the same areas of the brain that would be…