Creative visualisation, sometimes called “manifestation”, is a technique that is used to create a mental image of something you want to attract into your life – with the intention of making that intention manifest. In my experience, this technique truly can bring about “miracles”. Visualisation can actually change our bodies on a physical level. One research team from Bishops University in Canada studied the effect of visualisation on the strength of body builders. The results were fascinating. The group who physically trained had a 28% increase in strength and those who simply visualised training increased by 24%. Research has shown that harnessing the power of positive visualisation can improve your mental performance, reduce anxiety and insomnia, and help relieve chronic pain – even heal the body from afflictions diagnosed as “incurable”. The objective is to program the subconscious brain to move towards a positive outcome for yourself and others. Literally bringing your vision to life.
Define your goal
Choose something you genuinely want to attract into your life – a vision of your future that feels truly aligned with your soul. Something that, when you think about it, lights you up. Ask yourself, what do I want more than anything? Don’t be afraid to go BIG!
Create an Affirmation
Write down a positive phrase for this vision and state it in the present tense, for example “I have an abundance of love flowing effortlessly into my life.” or “ I am healthy and radiant.” Be sure to start your affirmation with "I am" or "I have".
Relax Deeply
Now bring yourself into a relaxed state, focus on your breath and slowly count down from 10 to 1. Relax your whole body – the more relaxed you feel, the more effective the visualisation is.
Imagine
Imagine your affirmation coming to life in your mind like a movie. See and feel yourself experiencing the intention. Think of it in its present tense, like it is already so. Feel deeply into the joy and excitement you feel having achieved what you set out to do. Where are you? What sounds do you hear? Who is there? How do you feel? If any doubts arise, just state your affirmation again and tap into the positive energy you feel.
Animate
Animate the vision – make the emotions bigger, more colourful, more joyous. Enjoy this daydream. Stay here for 5-30 minutes, whatever feels right for you. You will notice a big smile spread across your face and you will feel ever more at peace as you fill in even more beautiful details about your vision.