How to Coach Yourself and Others Better Coaching Through Visualisation | Page 32

9. Problem Solving
Are you facing difficulties in your life? Or are you challenged with
making a decision? Visualization can
help.
You can choose an image to focus on to
help you through a troublesome period.
Visualize yourself as a superwoman who
can easily scale the highest skyscrapers
or a marathon runner who outruns all of
his competitors. Put your problems
inside a carton and imagine it getting
smaller and smaller until it can easily fit
into your pocket. You'll discover that
your problem is easier to carry inside
your pocket than the heavy weight of it
sitting on your shoulders. Or, you can
visualize your problems magically
disappearing before your eyes. There are no limitations in your
visualizing. It can be magical.
When you are struggling with making a decision between two
different options, try visualizing yourself involved in the two
scenarios.
For example, let's say you are having trouble choosing between two
different breeds of dogs to welcome into your family as your new
pet.
Imagine taking each of the two dogs individually on walks or trips to
the vet. Picture yourself grooming them, feeding them, playing with
them, etc. Visualize how each dog will age, imagine it growing from
a cute puppy into a full grown animal. Picture these two dogs living
within your home and interacting with you and your family
members. Hopefully this visualization exercise will help you in
deciding the perfect dog breed to fit your life style.
32