Self Visualization And Weight Loss
One of the most difficult things to overcome on the road to being a
slim member of society is temptation. We all know this is true, don't we!
The way to overcoming this problem is through will power and motivation.
If you are one of those people, like me, who are somewhat wanting in this
department, then you need all the help you can get.
Self visualisation techniques have been found to help some people,
and they may well be of help to you.
It is often said that in order to successfully get rid of weight,
we have to be in the right frame of mind and be very determined.
In order to help our resolve, scientists have found that
visualisation techniques can be of tremendous benefit when it comes
to losing weight.
Visualisation is all about using you minds eye to create
images. What you have to do is use the power of your imagination to
picture what you want to achieve. You need to focus on how you
would like to look and tell yourself that there is no reason at all
why you can't be that person.
It has been well known, for quite some time, that if you rehearse
some task mentally, then this pre-activates the prefrontal cortex
in your brain. This is the front area of the brain which performs
executive functions and expedites them. If you rehearse a task in
your mind, you are likely to perform it much better, because you have
primed the prefrontal cortex. Thus the cortex does not have to catch
up or struggle to make sense of any new ideas or situations. It has
been pre-warned and will be ready to provide support. Scientists know
that if you pre-activate your prefrontal cortex by visualisation, it
has a similar effect.
In other words, if you visualise yourself as being a couple of
stone lighter, then the easier it will be to lose the weight. What
you are doing is stimulating your prefrontal cortex and rehearsing,
in your mind, how you want to be.
When you decide to take some action on this matter, there should be
a marked effect on your motivation and determination. Visualisation
can indeed be a very powerful lever and is also very useful for
breaking and getting rid of old bad habits, no matter how ingrained
they are.
How to visualise:-
1) Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Pause. Take a few deep breaths and
slowly exhale. Pause. Breathe normally.
2) Clear your mind of any superfluous thoughts and imagine that you
are sitting in front of your television screen. Pause.
3) Imagine that onto the television screen comes the image of
yourself as you would like to be. A new, happy, slim and smiling
image. See how good you look.
4) Integrate with the image. Mentally merge with it.
5) Imagine the new slim image of yourself going about your normal
everyday life, going to work, socialising with your friends even
going on holiday.
6) Store these images in your mind and, when you feel ready, click
the off switch to the television.
7) Repeat this process as often as you can. Try to get the visualisation
hardwired into your brain. Tell yourself that the image you have
created will be the person that you will become.
The above system can be modified if it suits you to do so. I have
given you the basic idea all you have to do is make it work for you.
This technique can be both simple to use and very effective. So,
why not give it a try.
by: Jane.T.
Insomnia Natural Remedy - How Can Herbs Help Your Sleep Herbs For Sleeping - Herbs For Natural Sleep How To Help Someone With Parkinson's Disease Thrive Caregivers Should Know First Aid Diseases And Conditions Chemical Peels Overview Healthy Colon Cleanse - Colon Cleansing Products With No Side Effects Healthy Colon and Body Cleanse - The Body Detoxification Method Total Colon Cleanse – Secrets Doctors Don’t Want you to Know Complete Colon Cleanse - Colon Cleansing For A Healthier You What Is The Best Colon Cleanse Available In The Market? Is Bottled Water Safe? How To Better Manage Your Healthcare Costs Prior To Medicare Eligibility Trust Is A Key To Building Healthy Relationships