TRAIN YOUR BRAIN – a simple way to success

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Successful people use the power of visualization. Their formula to wealth is short and simple: visualize and materialize. It is a power that eliminates ineffective habits, attracts an abundance of money, finds the love of your life, and gears you towards happiness and prosperity. The power of the mind is what determines success.

Research shows that our brain basically sees no difference between the thought of an action and real action. When you perform an action, new neural pathways are being stimulated and produced in our brain. The same physiological reactions happen in the brain when you simply visualize yourself in that action.

Let’s take an example, you learned something new–like how to get some monthly cashflow via dividend stocks–your brain makes a new neural memory of that action. The more you repeat the action, the more that memory becomes imprinted in your brain. When you persistently visualize something, your brain will create a neural path in the same way–and respond to it as if it were real! But what does that mean?

If you consistently visualize a future goal, the newly established neural pathways build deliberate behaviors, aptitudes that will assist your performance to make that vision more achievable. To attain big goals in life, one will most likely have to learn or do something new-which one has never done before. Trying something new creates a natural stress response to our body. But since you have consistently looked at images related to your target and visualized this future state, your brain is no longer afraid. Your brain no longer sees the challenge as an additional stress factor, which enhances your chance of higher performance and success.

The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain

Check out this book by Dr. Tara Swart, neuroscientist and executive coach, if you want to go deeper.

Humans are visual beings and we process visual information 60,000 times (!) faster than text. 90% of information transmitted to our brain is actually visual. The secret to a successful visualization is to “fuel” your image with all your five senses to make sure your image comes to life. Be specific about what you want in life. The stronger the feelings, or the sensation of your visualization, the stronger your belief to achieve it. Successful visualization is to have the end in mind; you should visualize the goal, whether it is a short-term post or a lifelong target. Picture the end goal in as many details as possible.

You can choose to create a physical or digital vision board, but I recommend a digital version which is easy to create with an application like Canva or even PowerPoint. Typically, vision boards look very similar to a collage, but the magic happens when you look at it every day. Use it as your desktop background or display it on your (home) office wall. It needs to be in a prominent place where you will see it every single day. I have it next to the bathroom mirror, so I look at it every time I brush my teeth. The images you use should clearly reflect your goal or future vision. You can also include images that reflect the intermediary steps required to realize your ultimate vision.

Discover and master the power of visualization by creating a simple vision board.

Shortcut: You can download the free Vision Board Template by OwnFoundations and follow the 5Bs for True Wealth to get you started. The 5Bs for True Wealth are fundamental guiding principles to assess where you stand on the journey towards achieving holistic wealth.

Visualization is a deliberate action (in contrast to occasional daydreaming). Your unconscious mind accepts the thoughts that you repeatedly practice, and over time, it will accept them by changing your mindset accordingly. Allow yourself to repeat 30 days consecutively, without missing one day! Give your brain time to get the hang of it. You’re developing new neural pathways, new brain circuits which will bring you into contact with new people and opportunities. The first change you will see is your mindset and focused outlook. We should always update a vision board as you progress towards materializing your goals. Don’t forget to document the date when you have created your vision board to keep track of your evolution over time!