Fifty Shades

“What the mind can believe, so can it achieve.” - Marcus Aurelius



It is said that the will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win. Winners win and losers lose. The key is the preparation of our mind, body, and soul. You have to be willing to do what ours refuse, in order to attain what others won’t have because they won’t prepare. Focusing your mind on an event or circumstance before it happens and playing the desired result to that event over and over again. It doesn’t matter if you are an athlete before a big game, a student on the eve of finals or a businessman preparing for that big presentation. We can all learn from mental imagery which can provide you with the stimulus that can provide you with the winning edge for life.

Mental imagery has been used by athletes for years with a great degree of success. And with a great commitment, Socrates once said the “uncommitted life is not worth living.” Former great Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics and Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls studied every opponent so closely that they could actually forward think of the next move their opponent would make. They would surprise their opponents in a game. This effort of mental imagery is a power that helped them and can help you in life. That’s right! Mental imagery isn’t just for athletes. It can work in your daily life.


The power of mental imagery can be either helpful or a hindrance with regard to motivation, self-esteem, or reaching goals. Often, our emotions and behaviors follow our beliefs, so it’s vital to be aware of the mental images you hold of yourself and shift these if necessary. It has been said that people tend to live up to their own images of themselves. Take some time out today and put positive mental imagery to work for you.

Here are some tips to create your own effective imagery for growth:

1. I need you to decide on the end goal first

2. Be realistic and descriptive. If the goal is to lose 50 lbs and losing 2 lbs per week is realistic, envision the journey taking place over six months, give or take.

3. Use multi-sensory imagery (seeing, hearing, sensing, smelling, tasting, as well as the feeling of moving). See yourself successfully presenting at a meeting, or playing a terrific game of golf. Hear yourself playing that piano concerto beautifully.

4. Focus on both the practice and preparation.

5. Become aware of barriers to your goal, such as fear, worry or doubt. Don’t let those things threaten your success.


Best, 


Coach Frank Sagasta

www.coachingbeyond.org

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