Visualization has proven helpful in reducing pre-surgery anxiety and post-operative pain, in managing other types of pain, in reducing stress and cortisol levels, and in reducing cravings - to mention just a few of the most recent studies. Guided imagery can be practised alone, accompanied by a CD or app, or with a health professional. And guiding our thoughts is an important step in life, and in health. In a way, cause and effect starts in our brain. Visualization (mental imagery) is a powerful tool that each of us can access within ourselves.
But even if we are not athletes, we can harness this mind-body connection to help us let go of stress and heal our bodies.
Athletes are often famed for their mental drive. Sports psychology is a huge industry a good sports psychologist who can guide a team to a championship is worth her weight in gold.
#VISUALIZE HEALING PROFESSIONAL#
Many professional athletes and Olympic contenders use this technique - they envision success to help them achieve their goals. The things we imagine, dream about or remember (whether it is positive or negative) actually impacts our physical self on a cellular level. Do you feel a little more relaxed, your neck muscles looser? Has a smile inadvertently formed on your face? Even though you might not realize it, your body is right now responding to this image. All your daily troubles were far away, the only thing crossing your mind on occasion was what to eat for dinner. Maybe you spent your days lazing on a towel in the sand, feeling the heat beat down, the lulling sound of waves nearby, the mood dozy, peaceful, content. Spend a few uninterrupted moments thinking about a relaxing day at the beach or your last vacation.
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