{"id":6058,"date":"2019-05-30T12:28:27","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T19:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.satorihealth.ca\/blog\/?p=6058"},"modified":"2022-11-15T12:33:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T20:33:16","slug":"how-to-leverage-the-power-of-visualization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.satorihealth.ca\/blog\/how-to-leverage-the-power-of-visualization\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Leverage The Power Of Visualization"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n

In episode 21, on building a health & wellness regimen<\/a> I discussed the power of visualization. In today’s post, I want to \u00a0uncover some different ways to make use of this powerful technique to help you build a self-care routine that works for you, or to manifest different results in your life.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

What exactly is visualization?<\/h2>\r\n

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Visualization is a powerful way to envision yourself getting different results in your life. \u00a0The reason it\u2019s so powerful is because it prepares the mind to do something new. Preparation is a key component of success. As well, visualization engages your creative human imagination, and that takes a lot of pressure off you when you\u2019re trying to get new strategies going.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

All you need to do is take a bit of time to yourself, close your eyes, take 3-4 deep breaths and allow your brain to get to a slower brain frequency. This is the alpha state – a state we reach fairly quickly once we close our eyes. When your eyes are open, your brain operates at a faster frequency – the beta state. This is the state of taking action, whereas the alpha state is the state that allows your imagination to soar.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Just as I discuss in episode 21 on building a healthy routine<\/a>, you\u00a0can apply the basic concept of visualization rather easily.Let\u2019s say you\u2019re super busy Amanda, an ICU nurse who works long days, and some occasional night shifts too. We know Amanda wants to better manage her self-care habit even during busy back-to-back shifts.\u00a0The night before her day shift she could plan for your upcoming \u201clong\u201d day. Because Amanda knows she has a student from the university, she can expect to be a bit busier with that student throughout the day.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

She visualizes feeling good in the morning, waking-up at 5:20am (before everyone else if she has a family). She imagines herself starting-off the day with a lemon drink. After visualizing that, can actually take that step by placing the lemon & mug on the counter as the cue. Busy Amanda also envisions<\/a>\u00a0doing a few yogic stretches on her mat after her lemon drink. Later she\u2019d proceed to put her yoga mat out in the right place for her preparation. She might also envision the coffee brewing while she\u2019s doing her yoga and then finishes up with getting her cup.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

By doing this easy 2-minute thinking process in your mind, the night before, you end-up waking-up with a solid intention for the entire day. You can continue and envision how your shift will end, and prepare your space for when you come home and get ready for a restful evening.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Purpose Of Visualization<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The bottom line is in order to make positive changes in your life, you need to recognize the value of change. When you see the value of changing things, and you want an easier time at getting there, engage your own creative human imagination to get the ball rolling. When you spend time in visualization, you’re engaging a very important asset that can be used as a vehicle to taking action. In essence, the\u00a0biggest asset that visualization <\/a>offers you is enhanced productivity. <\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Visualization Improves Productivity<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n