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Envision a Happier,
Less Stressful You
Visualization can be a very positive tool in restoring a healthier,
happier perception of yourself and the world. There are probably
endless methods and sequences for visualization and, if you want,
you can easily modify these to suit your needs. Here is an outline
of five simple steps you can follow.
Consider your actions
As you lie in bed, relive the events of the day. If there were
instances where you expressed any anger, bitterness, ill will,
hatred or other negative feelings (either verbally or even if
you just had these thoughts), visualize the situation in your
mind and picture yourself handling the situation in a positive
manner.
Let yourself forgive
As you begin to re-examine and understand how you react to
others, you'll most likely need to work on forgiveness for
both yourself and others. Unresolved hurt can destroy you
both physically and mentally. It implants itself deeper and
grows into bitterness and, if left untended, it will eventually
transform into feelings of hatred.
Accentuate the positive
Next, it is time to give thanks for all of the wonderful things
in your life. If you can't find anything, it's only because it's
easier to feel sorry for yourself than look for the positive aspects.
If nothing else, you should feel extremely positive that you're
going through this process to make things better from this moment
forward.
Relax body and mind
After a few minutes of working through the above suggestions,
it's time to relax and get rid of the physical stresses that have
accumulated throughout the day. Again, there are numerous relaxation
procedures; however, this one is particularly effective and easy
to learn.
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Start by lying flat on
your back with a pillow to support your neck and head
and with your hands at your sides. Beginning with your
toes, first tense the muscles, then allow them to relax
completely. From there, move to your feet, lower legs,
thighs and so on until you finish with the neck and head
area. Don't leave any area until it is totally relaxed.
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Relaxing may be difficult
on the first try, especially when you reach certain areas
(like the neck or shoulder areas). With practice, it will
become easier and you may be able to use a quicker technique.
(In the same position, imagine you are lying in a warm
stream of water that runs from your feet, up your legs,
thighs, and so on, and as it moves up the length of your
body it relaxes every muscle). Don't be surprised if you
fall asleep the first several times. |
Visualize
happiness
Once you have mastered these relaxation exercises and can
stay awake, it's time to visualize happiness.
First, imagine your entire
body encompassed by a bright white light. Next, picture yourself
as you would like to be. For example, you might see yourself
as extremely happy and healthy enjoying a walk on a beautiful
spring morning. Picture situations with loved ones or friends
in the surroundings you would like to experience. (It is fine
to picture others with you, just make sure you don't visualize
yourself controlling them or their actions.)
These exercises can turn out to be some of the most powerful
tools you can ever develop for helping your body heal itself,
both physically and mentally.
They can be one of your most powerful goal-achieving tools
when used properly. The key is to use your imagination not
only to "see" circumstances you would like to occur,
but also to develop the ability to imagine how to touch, feel,
smell and even taste those situations. In other words, when
you picture yourself in a positive situation, imagine the
input you'd be receiving from your other senses. The more
detailed you can become, the more powerful a tool visualization
will be.
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