How to Coach Yourself and Others Better Coaching Through Visualisation | Page 56

How to Visualize What you want: 1. Go somewhere quiet and private where you won't be disturbed. Close your eyes and think of the goal, mood, new behaviour or skill, you want to acquire. 2. Take several deep breaths and relax. 3. Visualize the object or situation you desire in your mind as clearly and with as much detail as you can. 4. Add emotion, feeling, and your senses to your vision. 5. Practice it at least twice a day for about 10 minutes each time. 6. Persevere until you succeed. 7. Maintain positive thoughts and a good attitude throughout. The Benefits of Visualization  Helps you focus better in order to achieve your goals  Inspires and motivates you.  Helps you improve in a sport or skill.  Can be used to rehearse and then acquire new, positive behaviors.  Can boost your mood by using positive, pleasant imagery to alter negative emotions.  Helps build self-confidence. 56