Suppose you went to a store and bought a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, but it didn’t have a image on the boxof what the end result should look like. Wouldn’t you have a much harder time putting the puzzle together, than if you had a clear pictureof the end result? Absolutely! Through trial, and a lot of error, you may eventually put it together, but the process will be long and arduous. Having a clear picture of the end result eases the feelings of frustration and increases your chances ofaccomplishment.
The same holds true for your goals, your dreams, and your aspirations. The images you hold in your mind impactdetermine what you focus on and will influenceyour actions and consequent results.They supply the direction by which your conscious and subconscious act. Planting an empoweringimage in your mind greatly influences your chances forsuccess in achieving and being what and who you want to be.
If you have ever participated in a race, you already know the feeling you get close to the finish line. Your pace quickens, you feel the adrenaline flowing through every cell of your being, and your mind becomes even more focused. When your goal is in sight, your perspective changes dramatically. Your mental alertness pulls you forward, even when your body is in pain and you feel physically tired. It is like being drawn to the finish line by a force that is nearly irresistable.
This purposeful and powerful strength arises from clarity. The more specifically you can visualize your goals – the things you would like to change or achieve, the things you would like to attract, the things you genuinely desire – the more clearly you will understand how to achieve them. When you can “see” your goal, the path that will take you there becomes illuminated as well. Therein lies the power of clarity, and why it is so important for you to be clear about what you want to accomplish.
When you have clarity, the pictures in your mind are vibrant and rich in detail. They are alive and full of hope, appreciation, love, and passion. When you see what you want, you also see yourself in possession of what you desire. You experience excitement, satisfaction, and fulfillment. These positive emotions are what draw you to continue on your journey.
Imaging having already achieved your personal goals or career objectives. If you want to increase your sales by twenty five percent this year, organize your office, reduce overhead expenses, improve your hiring process, run a marathon, or create more balance in your life – see it, feel it, experience it.
To create a clear vision for your life, consider the following tips from a life coach:
- Imagine yourself being the best you can possibly be. What are you doing? How are you feeling? Who are you with?
- Hold that image in your mind’s eye every day, moment-by-moment.
- Make your image tangible. Draw it or write about it. Refer to the hard copy at least once a day.Regard your visualization as one of your most precious assets.
- Safeguard it and refuse to let any outside distractions or negativity blur or erase your picture.
- Persist and have faith that your mind and body will work in unison and you will find a way to live the life you desire.
Your life is one big jigsaw puzzle – slowly, over time, the hope is that the pieces will fall into place. Make the process that much easier and improve your likelihood of success, by planting a clear and vibrant image on the “box of life” for you to follow.
