A powerful technique in changing your
money mindset is visualization. If you look up visualization online,
you’ll find page after page of “self-help” gurus shilling the idea that
you can achieve your goals through the simple act of picturing their
achievement in your head.
While there is scientific evidence to
back this theory, it’s buried beneath countless pages written by
Internet marketers. These guys have been touting this method of turning
impossible dreams into easy reality for years.
Visualization Transforms Thought
Visualization trains you to change your
thinking and feelings so that, in turn, you can change your behavior.
Sounds simple enough, yes?
Well, it is. And, then again, it isn’t.
This is where most people get everything wrong.
Many people incorrectly believe that
they can simply sit and picture themselves earning millions of dollars,
then wait until their world is raining green. But making visualization
work for you is a practice that takes plenty of time to perfect.
You can’t just pull up images in your
head and think, “Oh! Yes! I want that!” Though this is tempting to many
people in search of shortcuts, it won’t work. You must take time to
learn the right techniques, and to slow down and practice every day.
Your brain is a fascinating organ that
executes millions of processes each day. If you want to change your way
of thinking through visualization, you must first study the method, then
slowly start your practice.
So, what is the “right” way to visualize and train your brain to think differently?
The right method for results
First, find a comfortable, quiet spot where you can focus on what you’re doing (no TV, radios, or people speaking).
Settle into your new spot with some
simple brain wave music. Yes, this is admittedly a bit “new age-y,” but
fine tuning your thoughts will be easier with this music playing.
Second, sit comfortably or lie down.
Begin exploring your ideal life — in this case, your ideal money
situation. Focus on your breathing and thoughts. If you find your mind
wandering, bring yourself back to your focus. It will take consistent
practice before you can turn this into something that’s as easy as
breathing.
Start thinking about what life is like with the things you want most.
Don’t just hold these images in your
mind; interact with them. Feel them.Play your ideal situation repeatedly
in your head. Allow yourself to get lost in the physical feelings of
your “dream” so that your brain can begin to carve a new pathway. This
pathway will help it wake to behaviors that will eventually bring you
what you want.
Your brain will grow increasingly alert to the things you must do to render your dream into a reality.
Do this every day: work out your brain
like you work out your body. Once you’ve aced this technique, you will
no longer have to depend on brain wave music or your special locale.
You’ll be able to dip into effective visualization at any time or place.
After your brain has been trained,
you’ll hopefully start thinking differently about money. You’ll start
reconsidering your purchases before making them. If saving money is your
goal, savings will become one of your top priorities, and you’ll
strongly consider consequences before spending your hard earned dollars
on frivolities.
Culled from MoneyNing
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