What works best for you, may not work at all for me and thus, it is important that we find the best technique that suits us personally. There are hundreds of techniques around and you only need to practice once to work out whether or not it will work for you in the long run. I call this technique the “Past, present and future visualization.” Follow the steps and see if this is a visualization technique that could help you in the long run.
Step One:
If you want something within a certain time limit visualize yourself having it by that date, however, one very important point that i want to stress is that you should always begin your visualization with emotion. Feel the feeling of having the thing you desire from the very first scene of your visualization and allow the emotion to grow as your visualization continues. Remember that the scene is happening now, you already have the thing so add the five senses to your visualization by touching objects such as the new car you desire and smelling, tasting, hearing and seeing everything in your surroundings. For example, if you desire a promotion at work you would first begin by feeling the joy and sense of achievement associated with getting the promotion. Then you’d see yourself in your new office, touching your new desk and feeling the leather of your new office chair. Taking a call from your secretary, etc etc. Do this for 30 seconds then go to step two.
Step Two:
Now, go back in time to the events leading up to your promotion. Create a past series of events leading up to the moment of your promotion. For example, following the above example, 6 months earlier you achieved a sales goal that made you eligible for the position. You also took some courses and gained more education in the area of your promotion. You may also have come up with a new idea to boost sales in your department. Think of and visualize the ideal set of circumstances leading to your promotion and then visualize them for 30 seconds. Remember to feel emotion every time.
Step Three:
Next, project yourself into the future. What has happened as a result of your promotion? What kind of lifestyle do you now have? How does it feel to walk into your new office everyday? See it, feel it and live it from present to past, to future.
Do this once a day everyday and your subconscious mind will move mountains to bring the desired outcome your way because your wish is its command!