You’ve probably heard that you can only get where you want to be if you know where you’re going. This pithy statement is as true now as the first time it was said. So how do you come to know where you’re going, so you can get where you want to be?
To start with, goals are crucial. When we set goals, what we’re
really trying to do is to bring each piece of our lives in line with our
overall vision for ourselves. Using a powerful vision-setting process can
help you set more effective goals, since you can chart a course that will take
you toward and support your vision.
Do you have a vision for each segment of your life? Do you know where
you’re headed spiritually, socially, relationally, physically, financially, and
more?
Use this process to help you
create a vision that works for you:
1. Write down your vision for a
particular aspect of your life. Write a couple of
paragraphs describing what you’d like to have or be. There’s no right or wrong.
In fact, you probably won’t precisely articulate your dreams the very first
time you try the exercise. A reasonable guess is a good place to start.
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In writing your vision, avoid focusing on what you
don’t want, because this will only bring about more of that. Turn your back on
negativity and focus on what you do want to bring about.
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For example, if you want more money: Avoid wording
your statement like: “I don’t want to be poor anymore.” Instead, envision what
it would be like to be rich, which is what you want, and write about what that
would be like for you.
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Although you may feel challenged when first learning
to focus on what you want, it gets easier. Plus, the rewards are spectacular when
you can do it consistently. You’ll start to notice that your life seems
as if you can change it at will, which you can.
2. Visualize. Read your vision statement 2-3 times a day and imagine that aspect of
your life matches your vision perfectly. How does your vision make you feel? Are
you really excited and enthusiastic? Is it appealing to you on all levels? This
shouldn’t take more than 60 seconds to do each time.
3. Refine. If you feel really good about your vision, that’s great. If not, now is
the time to make some alterations. Continue refining the image of your dream
life until doing your visualization feels spectacular. Re-write each
new version.
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At this point, you may be wondering when this process
ever ends. Fortunately, it never ends. Your vision will forever be changing
slightly throughout your life, which is good, since your desires will also
change over time.
4. Review your vision daily and
ensure that it continues to attract you. This will rapidly
usher change into your life. In turn, these changes will demonstrate that you’re
actually moving towards that vision.
5. Create separate vision statements for all the areas of your life. Consider your finances, relationships, adventure, health, social life,
and spirituality. If you can get all these visions to look just the way you
want, imagine what your life will look like!
Why Spend Time On This
Process?
Consider all the things you do every day. Everything you do is either
helping you reach your vision or helping someone else reach theirs. Wouldn’t
you rather help yourself reach yours?
Creating
a vision is the first step to creating the life you desire. Tweak your
visions a couple of times a day and really focus on the experience of living
that vision. This gets easier all the time, because imagining something
enjoyable is pleasurable in itself.
Don’t hesitate; create your visions today.
Then, start reviewing and improving them immediately. Your life will change rapidly for the better. You’ll then be spending
your time making your own visions a reality instead of making someone else’s
dream come true.
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