- Visualise your ideal life
- Write down or Draw what is envisioned
- Embody what is visualised
Why is each step important?
Great Question…
Let us go through each step.
First; the importance of visualisation.
If you are unable to visualise your
dream life, dream job, intimate
dream partner or life partner,
your dream lifestyle, dream home,
dream wedding, your dream boss,
your dream business, your dream doctor,
dentist, counsellor, teacher, the list is endless.
Then that’s all it is ever going to be
‘A Dream”.
Your mind is powerful, your thoughts are powerful,
your visions are compelling, so, allow your mind
to create a more excellent vision for your life.
Second; the importance of
writing or drawing your vision.
If you don’t take the time to write
or draw what presents in your vision
then you are not honouring
your dreams and aspirations for your
life.
By writing and illustrating what
you envisage in and for your life
you are writing a form of a declaration over
your life and for your life.
Once it’s on paper,
you can continue to refer back to it,
you can speak to it, have a personal relationship
with it, you can add to it, you can talk
and even walk with it, and you can wake up with it
staring back at us each morning.
Third; by embodying your dream, you are now
living in it and experiencing it.
This part is potent because
it will allow you to be ready when
your idea comes true.
What you are doing is recreating your
unconscious blueprint and reforming
the body sensations of what you were
told to experience and feel.
But Don’t Do Anything Just Yet:
Before you begin the following steps,
read this article first, then choose
the right time to start the process
to create your new life.
Step 1.
Having a clear vision with as much
detail as possible is vital, and I mean
right down to colour, shape, size, smell,
the location, surroundings,
weather, types of people, food,
culture, and so on.
E.g., You’re wanting to change
your job or you have been unemployed
for a while or you’re feeling stuck and stale in your
current position either because of the people you work
with or the type of work you do each day,
or it could be your wanting to step up the
career ladder or move into a different department.
Whatever the reason, or whatever
the dream is, this process is always the same.
However, you may need to ask different
questions relevant to your desired dream,
be it, a relationship, house, business etc.
In this example, we are focusing on
the desire for a new job.
Ask yourself as many of the following items whilst
visualising your new dream job.
The more, the better!
What does it look like?
How old is the company? Is it a startup? Or has it
been established for some years?
What type of building? Is it in a modern or an older style building?
What are the furnishings inside? Are they modern,
classic, deco etc.?
Where is the location?
Is it in the centre of the city, close to home, suburbs, rural or overseas?
Is it in a shopping complex or department store?
What does the entrance look like? Is there a door or
is it a wide-open entrance with no door?
Does the entrance have a door handle or
is it a rotating carousel? Is it glass or timber?
Is there a lift or an escalator? Is it to the left,
right or centre of the building?
What are the colour schemes?
Are they bright, neutral, dark, or
Just black or white?
Flooring; Is their carpet,
timber or concrete?
Are there windows?
How big are the windows?
Do these windows have blinds,
curtains or nothing at all?
What is the ceiling like?
High, low, covered in lights,
ornate, plain etc.?
What do the desks
and chairs look like?
Are they simple in design, modern,
ergonomic with round or
square shaped tables, high or low back chairs?
Are there partitions
or open-planed offices?
Is there a reception area?
Are there flowers, real or fake?
What is the smell like?
Is the sent coming from the flowers or
aromatherapy defuses or candles etc.?
So now that you are in the building,
what is the atmosphere?
Is it fast paced, laid back, well structured,
well organised?
What is the culture of the organisation?
Is it supportive and inclusive of all
religious backgrounds, LGBT communities,
and culturally diverse? Is it a social environment,
confident, and encouraging?
Does it believe in both professional and
personal development?
What do the staff around you look like?
Do they have a positive attitude?
Are they healthy in mind, body and spirit?
Do they have good habits?
Are you working in a small or large team?
Are they predominantly men or women or
is it well balanced?
Now that you are working with the
tribe of people you want to work with.
Who is your employer or employers?
Are they engaging, transparent,
encouraging, positive, supportive,
inclusive, polite, forward-thinking,
Great leaders and BIG thinkers etc.
This is a small sample of questions
you can ask your self in order
to start visualising your next dream job…
Remember, you always want to be
creating something greater
and far more abundant than what you’re
currently experiencing,
hence the term “creating change.”
This concept of developing a clear vision
for your life is not limited to
a work situation.
Remember as I stated earlier,
“this idea can be used in all areas of your life”.
Step 2.
Once you have clearly visualised your dream job,
write down every word
and vision that comes to your mind.
If you are a creative person, then
draw what you see or find the
images in magazines, cut and past
them in a visual diary, or do both.
This part of the process will further
imprint in your mind’s eye your dream
or vision for your life.
Again be sure to include every vision
that comes to your mind’s eye.
No vision in your mind is too extravagant.
In fact the more extravagant, the better,
so go for it and have a heap of fun with it.
By being detailed and particular in
this second part of the process will
allow the third step of this process to
be experienced more intensely and efficiently.
Step 3.
Now that you can clearly see your
new job both in your mind’s eye and
on paper, Its now time to embody
and feel what this new position offers you.
As you walk towards your new building how is it feeling?
Are you feeling confident, relaxed, happy,
excited, ready, empowered etc.?
How is the ground beneath your feet feeling?
How is the entrance feeling?
Are you smiling, are you acknowledging the
people in the building, office, shop as you enter?
Is there a tingling sensation of joy because you
love your new job?
Are you experiencing clarity in your new job?
This part of the process is to be thoroughly experienced
right down being able to feel another person’s
hand as you shake their hand.
Now that you are in your work area sitting at your desk, you look
at the ceiling, out the window and all parts
of the interior, how is it all feeling?
Are you loving being in this space?
Are you loving the smells you can smell?
Are your eyes loving what they see?
Are your peers pleased to see you there?
And how is this all feeling?
Are you feeling light and alive again?
Are you feeling enthusiastic about being
In your new job, business or job role?
Think of as many more expressions of feelings
as you can.
Here are a few to draw on see how they feel
as you read them.
- Grateful
- Peace
- Calm
- Balance
- Dignified
- Introspective
- Altruistic
- Individualistic
- Invulnerable
- Analytical
- Inspired
- Joyful
- Approving
- In service
- Likable
- Authentic
- Passionate
- Lively
- Balanced
- Peaceful
- Loved
- Beautiful
- Pleased
- Loving
- Brave
- Powerful
- Mediating
- Calm
- Practical
- Open
- Cheerful
- Proud
- Sensitive
- Compassionate
- Purposeful
- Serenity
- Empathic
- Rejoicing
- Serene
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Stable
- Excited
- Self-accepting
- Stimulated
- Expressive
- Confident
- Tolerant
- Extroverted
- Content
- Unconcerned
- Fair
- Cooperative
- Understanding
- Visionary
- Well-meaning
- Wise
- Worthy
- Absorbed
- Faithful
- Courageous
- Accepting
- Glad
- Creative
- Accommodating
- Grateful
- Curious
- Accomplished
- Happy
- Dignified
- Adaptable
- Helpful
- Eccentric
- Adversarial
- Hesitant
- Ecstatic
- Agreeable
- Idealistic
- Interested
- Alert
- Important
- Introspective
- Altruistic
- Individualistic
- Invulnerable
Allow yourself the time and space
to enjoy this process.
Find a private area that you know you
will not be interrupted.
Take your time, take a few deep breaths
before you start, have a glass of water next
to you or a warm cup of calming tea.
Have paper and pens, pencils and magazines
next to you.
You may use glue or sticky tape to stick
your images in your visual diary.
If you find this process difficult, seek
a knowledgeable psychotherapist or counsellor
who understands the value and power of visualisation.
Take your time, enjoy the process and love your
created desire…
and most of all…
Aim greater!
Written by
Vittoria Boylan @
I Am Counselling in
Melbourne Victoria
Australia.
