Visualisation can be a helpful thing to do.
Take some time to think and then visualise your ‘ideal self’ within a set time scale, e.g. six months, one year, five years etc.
A set time scale helps focus on what you can achieve within the time, rather than visualising yourself in an unrealistic way. For example, I wouldn’t set a goal of losing two stones in a month, but I may set that goal for 1-2 years.
When I say ‘ideal self’ – put another way, its how you see your ‘best possible self’, within the time you’ve allocated, allowing enough time to set goals and make the necessary changes.
STEP 1: Set a timescale of when you want to see the changes. Remember, changing habits takes time, but with consistency you can do great things.
STEP 2: Arrange a day and time to be in a quiet space, free from interruptions and distractions.
STEP 3: Spend time thinking about how you’d like to be. Consider what your ‘ideal self’ would look like. Allocate a minimum of 5mins for this step.
STEP 4: Make some notes in response to all or some of the following questions:
- How will I feel?
- What will I wear?
- What will I be saying?
- How will I be spending my time?
- Who would be by my side?
- Where would I be living?
- How would I be living?
- What would be happening in my career?
STEP 5: Write one goal to start with. Then break it down into small actions that will get you one step closer to your goal. E.g. I am going to start walking to work each day.
I have a copy of my ‘ideal self’ in my diary, so I can look at it and remind myself of what I am working towards, the actions I’m taking, and why.
Consistency is key as you work towards your ideal self. Do things daily so you can build new habits and get into new routines.
As you make a change to your mindset, behaviours and habits, you can start to see what you want to see, which will also impact your confidence.
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