First I dream my painting. Then I paint my dream.
Creative imagery is the process of consciously creating a mental
image or impression as a means of influencing the all-important subconscious
mind.
Techniques for creative imagery are best used when the body is relaxed and the
mind is calm.
They are also effective whenever you feel naturally dreamy, such as first thing in the morning, last thing at night and when
daydreaming,
because the mind is in a natural state of heightened awareness at
these times.
When willpower conflicts with the imagination,
imagination prevails. Always.
Our imagination will stretch to any scenario, but people lacking in confidence
usually imagine themselves as failures.
They do not realise that they cannot suc-
ceed at anything if they cannot imagine themselves doing so.
How you imagine yourself may bear no relation to the truth, but it is this, rather
than the reality, which governs your feelings and behaviour.
Changing what you
imagine about yourself can bring about a profound growth in confidence.
When you imagine yourself as a good, capable, confident person, it becomes easier to
think and behave like one.
Many top sportsmen and women use creative imagery and mental rehearsal as an
integral part of their mental toughness training.
They know that when positive
images are impressed firmly on the subconscious they’re more likely to perform at
their best.
They spend many hours ‘seeing’ themselves hitting the perfect shot,
throwing the javelin or discus further, crossing the winning line ahead of the competition, scoring goals and so on.
Fantasising is good for you – do it often. Fantasise about all the things you want
out of life, places to visit, people you would like to meet, acquiring new skills and
being the person you would like to be.
Let your imagination run wild!
Creative imagery is the process of consciously creating a mental
image or impression as a means of influencing the all-important subconscious
mind.
Techniques for creative imagery are best used when the body is relaxed and the
mind is calm.
They are also effective whenever you feel naturally dreamy, such as first thing in the morning, last thing at night and when
daydreaming,
because the mind is in a natural state of heightened awareness at
these times.
When willpower conflicts with the imagination,
imagination prevails. Always.
Our imagination will stretch to any scenario, but people lacking in confidence
usually imagine themselves as failures.
They do not realise that they cannot suc-
ceed at anything if they cannot imagine themselves doing so.
How you imagine yourself may bear no relation to the truth, but it is this, rather
than the reality, which governs your feelings and behaviour.
Changing what you
imagine about yourself can bring about a profound growth in confidence.
When you imagine yourself as a good, capable, confident person, it becomes easier to
think and behave like one.
Many top sportsmen and women use creative imagery and mental rehearsal as an
integral part of their mental toughness training.
They know that when positive
images are impressed firmly on the subconscious they’re more likely to perform at
their best.
They spend many hours ‘seeing’ themselves hitting the perfect shot,
throwing the javelin or discus further, crossing the winning line ahead of the competition, scoring goals and so on.
Fantasising is good for you – do it often. Fantasise about all the things you want
out of life, places to visit, people you would like to meet, acquiring new skills and
being the person you would like to be.
Let your imagination run wild!