Visualisation - key to changing habits

There is often an attitude among people that visualisation is a waste of time. We recall one particular manager, when we were working in quite a remote area of the country, who had a simple attitude: Don’t waste time planning or thinking about it, just do it!!!

We agree in part, that you definitely have to take action; albeit, we also believe that you can undertake visualisation in addition to “just doing it”. Combined, you unleash the full potential.

Visualisation is not a new thing. It has been used by peak performers for years. Sporting greats who visualise that shot at goal. Billionaires who visualise how their company will grow; and most importantly goal setters who visual themselves achieving their goals.

The power of visualisation has also been the subject of numerous scientific studies. While there has been some questions over methodologies, there seems to be clear evidence to suggest that people who visualise something, generally have a greater chance of creating that something.

For example, a person who visualises a calm and happy home life, has a calm and happy home life. The business owner who visualises success, tends to be successful.

Make it a habit to take some time (it doesn’t have to be much, just five or 10 minutes), to relax and visualise what you want to achieve. Imagine that you have already achieved it. How does it make you feel? Keep redoing this until it becomes second nature. What you believe you can achieve.