Visualizing to Create Success
How to build a roadmap to achieve your goals.
Designing the plan
"The clearer you are when visualizing your dreams, the brighter the spotlight will be to lead you on the right path." — Gail Lynne Goodwin
Throughout my life, the most important starting point has always been visualization. This practice has helped me focus my energy in the right direction. All too often people lose steam in the creative process, because spending too much energy in too many directions can be exhausting and even discouraging. Taking time to slow down, quiet the chatter of the mind and let the inner voice speak allows for a more productive creative process.
The easiest way to start
This can feel intimidating, because it is essentially letting the mind explore infinite possibilities until the right one comes into focus. Thankfully, there is a very simple way to begin quieting the mind. Think of it as a very casual meditation. When I can do this outside, somewhere peaceful, I get the best results. Otherwise, I sit in a quiet room, close my eyes and picture myself lying in a beautiful meadow, looking up at the sky and watching clouds pass. My thoughts are the clouds. I acknowledge each one and let it drift by until my mind is clear.
The next phase
Once my mind is clear, I set my intention by asking a question: what, why, how. For example, "How can I best reach new patients?" With a clear, calm mind and a focused intention, images start to appear. Even if they don't make total sense at first, the key is viewing what comes up through the lens of the intention I've set. So if a baseball stadium pops into my mind's eye, I write it down along with all the ways it fits my question. In this case, it led me to sponsoring a local baseball team, which turned out to be a tremendous way to meet new patients.
Practice, practice, practice. The more time you spend on the smallest details, the easier it becomes. I hope this technique helps guide you to amazing accomplishments. Please share your successes with me, and have fun.