Visualization (internal visualization, directed imagination) in practical psychology is the imagining of a certain image or scenario on a specific topic and with a specific purpose.
The difference between visualization and fantasy and dreams is that visualization is created specifically for the task, while fantasies and dreams are usually born on their own and live an independent life. See Dream, Visualization, Image of the planned result
Through visualization images, a person gets the impression that something really happened. In order to prepare for any upcoming events, it is helpful to create a detailed image and/or scenario of a specific event and mentally play this scenario several times, imagining the successful completion of the task.
What enhances visualization
Visualization is not a replacement for training, but a great addition to it.
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To make the visualization more internally convincing, when creating an image, it is important:
- use not only general words, but also specific details that create a sense of reality.
What house are you looking at? Is this a small and cozy house — or a real palace, striking in its splendor?
- handle all sensory modalities (auditory, kinesthetic, gustatory or olfactory).
Walk down the corridor. Is it light or slightly dimmed? How is it illuminated: burning candles, yellow wall lamps, or light from windows? What smells do you smell? Is it the healthy smell of wood, the subtle smell of perfume, or just the freshness of the morning air? If you run your hand along the wall, can you feel the coldness of smooth stone, the soft roughness of paper wallpaper, the warmth of silk, or the touch of wood?
Related concepts
Similar concepts — a dream before my eyes, an image of the planned result. Common and different are discussed in the article
Meditation — see Meditation and Visualization