As I was training to become a coach (remember, this was about 20 years ago), most of our population rejected the whole Law of Attraction/Vision Board concept. Thankfully, with the advancements in neuroscience, we can see how these seemingly magical tools are primarily about using different parts of the brain to our greatest advantage. Since things like vision boards have become more mainstream (alleluia!), it’s been fun and exciting to speak about metaphysics and the wonders of neuroscience without disguising the conversation in conventional wording. So here we go!
You started your business because you had a vision, right? Yet, how often do you spend time feeling excited by your vision? Do you actually visualize the outcome of your hard work, or do you get stuck in the “hard work” mentality, leaving the idea of success lost somewhere in your fantasy of the future? By equipping yourself with mindset-enhancing tools, you will not only measure success differently, but your real-time achievements will become more and more impressive and satisfying.
A recent survey revealed that, among respondents, one in five successful entrepreneurs used vision boards in the business building process. In fact, 91 percent of them attribute their current (strong) financial position to having envisioned a plan to get there. These are smart entrepreneurs!
So, can you do it as well? Of course, you can! Here’s the thing—it’s simple! That’s good and not so good because it’s so simple that people tend to break the habit of visualizing daily or don’t do it at all. It may be difficult for them to believe anything that lacks complexity could be so powerful.
I have a confession to make.
Visualization makes up most of my marketing plan. Yup, you heard me right. Of course, I market, but I visualize more. And here’s a great example of what happens when I do.
Two days ago, I was working with a client to help her grasp the concept of visualization to create strong and positive emotions about success. You see, the level of feeling that goes into your visualization produces the magic. More on that later.
I got so wrapped up in the conversation with my client that I felt the familiar surge of joy that I associate with onboarding a new client. I never focus on the money or any other self-serving aspect of working with a new entrepreneur. I focus all my attention on the joy of knowing that I can help them achieve their dreams and what that means to them. The feelings are powerful and profound.
After our session, I checked my email only to find a consultation request from a new prospect. Smiling at the wonder of it all, I picked up the phone, and he made the time to speak with me on the spot. It was a ten-minute conversation, and he became my next new client.
That is how powerful the visualization process can be. This isn’t voodoo magic. The energy I generated in my client call helped me listen intently, say just the right things (meaningfully, of course), and radiate the energy that helped my soon-to-be client feel the synergy.
What about the vision board?
As you may notice, no vision board was involved in my manifestation experience. Many people don’t know that the pictures on a vision board are only a means to an end. Images are tools to help you tap into feelings like excitement, joy, happiness, and feelings associated with self-empowerment. Once you practice with your vision board on a regular basis, you may be able to achieve a high-level vibration without the support of a board. That’s what happened in my client call.
Now let’s get a touch nerdy about the subject. Ha!
Why do vision boards work?
Your brain is malleable and trainable; it can even rewire itself. This remarkable capacity is referred to as neuroplasticity, and it allows you to train your brain for success. Visualization is one of the most powerful and efficient ways to do this.
The rewiring process harnesses two key components: mirror neurons and neural resonance. Mirror neurons are vital to the learning process and planning of our actions, as well as understanding the intentions behind them. Neural resonance is involved in focus and problem-solving. Visualization can help us to rewire our brains resulting in greater access to ideas, solutions, and motivation.
The selective attention involved during visualization imprints essential things on the part of your brain that filters out unnecessary information and focuses instead on information that's relevant. Your brain becomes laser-focused on your goals and introduces you to what you need to make them happen. This is what we call The Law of Attraction at work. Sometimes it feels like opportunities and abundance come from nowhere, but now you can see the science behind it. However, let’s not negate the fact that good stuff happens all on its own too.
