Achieving goals can be helped by visualization. Most people try to see the new car, or whatever the goal is. However visualization can be even more powerful if you can find a way to engage the senses. Feeling is especially important. How do you feel now that you have reached your goal?
Write down your visualization in the present tense, as though it is here and now. If you can engage other senses as well, it will be even more powerful.
"It feels fantastic to be taking my whole family out to dinner to celebrate my achievement of exceeding $5,000 in a single week, working from home - and in less than my six month target. The warm summer sun and cool breeze off the ocean add to the perfect day. I hear our kids laughing as they race to climb into out brand new, shiny red SUV and I can already taste the great meal at our favorite restaurant."
- What - achieving the goal of at least $5,000 per week working form home.
- When - in less than the six month target
- Emotional Feeling - fantastic
- Physical feeling - warm sun, cool breeze
- Sight - shiny red SUV, kids racing
- Smell - ocean breeze, new vehicle smell
- Sound - kids laughing
- Taste - anticipation of celebration dinner at favorite restaurant.
Other factors
- Make it very personal, use "I", "my", 'our"
- Use present tense, as if the goal has already been achieved
- Allow for something better (at least $5,000, less than 6 months)
Try adding more emotional content to your visualizations, and engage as many senses as you can. You have nothing to lose and you may see your goals achieved faster than expected.
Stephen Hall, PMP
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