Have you ever created a vision board or done a meditation that involved imagery or imaging yourself in a certain situation?  If so, then you have used the technique of visualization.  

Visualization is touted as a tool of manifestation culture, an almost magical mystical process of visioning what you want to create and drawing that reality closer.

The reality is that visualization is a powerful tool when combined with action in the world.  And here at the crossroads of woo and pragmatism, there is also science backing up its effectiveness.

In this episode:

• Why visualization works (how it affects the brain)
• Studies showing the power of visualization
• Different types of visualization practices
• How visualization strengthens abstract thinking and the default network of the brain
• Visualization to increase creative problem solving and resilience

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Related Episodes:

Episode 11 - Why What You Think Matters
Episode 14 - This is Your Brain on Meditation

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References:

Slimani M, Tod D, Chaabene H, Miarka B, Chamari K. Effects of Mental Imagery on Muscular Strength in Healthy and Patient Participants: A Systematic Review. J Sports Sci Med. 2016 Aug 5;15(3):434-450. PMID: 27803622; PMCID: PMC4974856.

Carper, S. K. (n.d.). THE NEUROSCIENCE OF VISUALIZATION: HOW IT CAN IMPACT YOUR LIFE. Visiting Sub Conscious. https://visiting-subconscious.com/sci-visualize-brain

Swart, T., MD, PhD (2018). The Source, the secrets of the universe, the science of the brain. HarperOne.

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