Brain training articles
Visualization Exercises
Please subscribe to our RSS feed:
Help spread the word by joining us on facebook
Other helpful sites
Review: Make Your Visualizations Reality
The "Make Your Visualizations Reality" course by clinical hypnotherapist Steve G. Jones is a high quality audio program. The purpose of the course is to teach you how to master the art of creative visualization. Steve accomplishes this task through a series of 30 minute audio modules. Each module has several exercises that teach you useful concepts for visualization practice.
What's covered in this course?
- Optimistic Vision - Use imagery to create positive associations that improve your mindset
- Mental Imagery - Communicate with your subconscious mind by understanding imagery
- Overcome Obstacles - Reach your goals by eliminating perceived limitations
- Imagine Success - Align your actions and decisions through visualization to become exceptional
- Dream analysis and more...
Learn how to improve your creative visualization practice to achieve your dreams
Check out the "Make Your Visualizations Reality" program
PROS:
- Professionally created audio mp3 program, high-quality sound
- Digital download, can be accessed instantly
- The entire program is guided by a clinical hypnotherapist with an experienced background in psychology and visualization
- Instructions are clear and concise making it easy to follow and learn from
- Well organized content takes you rapidly from novice to experienced practitioner
- The bonus hypnotherapy session can help those who have struggled with visualization before
- Provides an excellent foundation and covers a broad range of information regarding several aspects of creative visualization
CONS:
- There are moments in the audio were he breaks to allow you to complete an exercise, this probably could have been done by hitting the pause button
- The length of the program is under 2 hours
- The program may be lacking in depth for people experienced with a regular visualization practice
What I found interesting about this course is the professional quality of the guidance given. The directed visualization exercises help you develop strength in your mental imagery. The guide prompts you to take notes on your experience allowing you to further explore and elaborate on concepts. I personally had some interesting insights as I went through the course which allowed me to improve my regular visualization practice.
To get a better understanding of what's offered in the course, here is a breakdown of each of the program's modules. The program consist of four 30 minute high-quality mp3 sessions.
Module 1 - Foundation
- Intro to using your imagination to achieve goals
- Describes studies supporting the effectiveness of mental imagery
- Explains the truth behind the saying "perfect practice makes perfect"
- Talks about the relevance of creative visualization in sports and healing
- Briefly discusses the role of visualization as it relates to creativity and bringing mental concepts into reality
Exercise:
Visualizing anger and how to calm it
Exercise:
Feeling positive emotions through visualization
Exercise review:
Note 5 useful pieces of information that were either learned from or inspired by the program so far. Guidance on how to elaborate on those points
Module 2 - Visualization practice
- Opens with a brief overview of the connection between mind and body
- Provides directions for using a healing exercise for recovery and explains the process
- Describes emotional energy and how it can be used to aid healing
- Covers details of how we understand and experience imagery
Exercise:
Imagine a current health problem you are dealing with and visualize recovering from it and being in healthy condition
Exercise:
Visualize an object of desire and how it feels to have that thing in your life -- then focus on the emotional component of having the desired object
Exercise:
Organizing mental clutter to find clarity and focused direction
Exercise review:
Note 5 useful pieces of information that were either learned from or inspired by the program so far. Guidance on how to elaborate on those points
Module 3 - Changing mental associations
- Explains the connection between imagery, emotional/mental associations and how we experience personal knowledge
- Discusses the role of mental associations and how it shapes perception
- Directions on how to enhance the effectiveness of the relationship exercise
- Discusses the self imposed limitations we create in our everyday life
Exercise:
Working with associations to create a positive perspective -- can be used to change perception of yourself or others
Exercise:
Experiencing your ideal relationship and the emotional components involved
Exercise:
Going beyond limitations by letting the imagination run wild
Exercise review:
Note 5 useful pieces of information that were either learned from or inspired by the program so far. Guidance on how to elaborate on those points
Module 4 - Visualization and dreaming
- Discusses the subjective nature of dream interpretation
- Provides tips on keeping a dream journal and using it to glean information from the subconscious mind
- Describes the influence that a stressful environment can have on dreams and the subconscious
Recap on the benefits of creative visualization:
Sports performance
Emotional intelligence
Health benefits
Achieving success
Improving relationships
Learning from your dreams
Exercise:
Recalling dream imagery and utilizing free-form association
Exercise:
Acknowledging feelings associated with dream symbolism
Exercise review:
Note 5 useful pieces of information that were either learned from or inspired by the program so far. Guidance on how to elaborate on those points
Bonus - Creative Visualization hypnosis gold
The "Make your visualizations reality" program includes a special hypnosis session in addition to the four modules. This 40-minute professional hypnosis session is designed to improve your ability to visualize. The hypnosis was created to help transform you into a creative person that uses the power of imagination to reach your goals.
I believe that the "Make your visualizations reality" program creates a solid foundation for visualization practice. The techniques and exercises described in the modules can help you quickly develop focus and skill to progress towards your goals. I'm certain that you'll benefit from this program and a regular visualization practice. There is a great deal of information regarding visualization, but not all of it is practical and actionable. I think that's what makes this program different; you will not have to spend weeks researching various sources of information to get started visualizing. With the clear guidance given in this program and the added benefit of the hypnotherapy session, you can begin visualizing to help reach your goals today.
Check out Make Your Visualizations Reality
and start using the power of creative visualization in your life.
Affiliate Disclaimer: As someone who has purchased and used the program, I feel that sharing my personal experience can help others make an informed decision about a potential purchase. I do my best to make site visitors aware of programs that are worth their time. If a visitor purchases the product through a link on this page, I will receive an affiliate commission. This helps support the site and allows me to continue to provide helpful information.
Subscribe to the newsletter and receive a FREE 30-min. guided relaxation meditation and practical visualization guidebook.