Reaching New Heights!

    Do you have a goal or two you just seem to never quite get around to reaching? Has success eluded you in one or more areas of your life? Try taking a little time each day visualizing your goal - and how you plan to reach your milestone(s).

     The technique is useful in many areas of life -  from avoiding anxiety during a stressful situation, to performing well during competition. You may find it a powerful tool in your work projects or even your very own personal fitness program.

1. Identify and write down the goal you want to reach.
2. Find a comfortable place to sit and relax.
3. Eliminate all distractions—turn off your phone, the television, and your iPad.
4. Close your eyes and focus on feeling relaxed. Free your mind of intruding thoughts.
5. Now, imagine yourself on your favorite beach. Create a picture in your mind of the place—the sights, sounds, and smells. Imagine a perfect day, warm and sunny, with a gentle ocean breeze. Picture yourself with your spouse or a  favorite friend, talking and laughing. Now visualize yourself starting on your way towards reaching your goal. See yourself taking action. Imagine the steps you will take. Practice - in your mind!
6. Take a moment to feel the pleasure and excitement of reaching one milestone after another.
7. Then imagine yourself enjoying your success - enjoying the sunshine, the view, the fresh ocean breeze, the good company and your excellent health. ( Good health and fitness will certainly prove helpful! )
8. Finally, visualize yourself finishing the journey and feeling great, both physically and emotionally.

     If you want to make positive, lasting change in your life, it helps to spend some time thinking about motivation. What are your reasons for wanting to reach that goal? What are your other personal goals? Will they help you? Are your goals in balance with one another?

    What obstacles do you anticipate? Consider how you will overcome them? Make a plan. Then take massive action! Visualize your success and consider how you might celebrate your success!

    Picture yourself winning the race!