Woman Shares The One Brain Technique She Uses Every Day To Easily Achieve Her Goals Without Burning Out
You can achieve all your goals — all it takes is a little mental practice.
Serhii Yevdokymov / Canva Pro With the hustle and bustle of today’s work culture, it’s easy to experience burnout, which can immobilize you from accomplishing your goals.
Maintaining balance in your mind, body, and soul is imperative for succeeding, but sometimes people lose themselves in their long list of responsibilities and forget what they are working towards.
If you’re feeling unsure about how you will fulfill your goals, there are ways to expand your capabilities without draining yourself of your energy.
A mental fitness coach shared the simple technique she used to stay motivated to achieve her goals.
Maya Raichoora explained how practicing visualization for 10 minutes every day “rewires the brain so you think, feel, and perform like the top 1%.”
Practicing visualization is essentially the process of envisioning images, environments, and feelings you wish to experience in your mind before they happen. It's similar to the practice of manifestation. By engaging your imagination, you stimulate the same neural pathways in your brain that are activated when you perform a physical action.
“You have to learn how your brain works so that it can be most effective for you,” Raichoora said.
This simple yet powerful tool enhances motivation, refines focus, and significantly impacts your ability to reach your aspirations while maintaining a healthy balance. Anyone can incorporate this exercise into their routines, but it requires patience, trust, and consistency.
By visualizing the person you aim to be and the success you wish to achieve, believing and feeling in your core that you are capable of accomplishing these goals, you will begin to notice a sense of strength and perseverance in your energy, allowing you to achieve more than you would be able to otherwise.
Practicing visualization every day will help you maintain balance and alleviate stress levels.
Just like anything else, visualization is a skill that takes dedication and practice. Raichoora claimed, “Practicing every day is what will give you insane results.”
Once you fall into the pit of burnout and self-doubt, it becomes more difficult to pull yourself out, especially when achieving your goals feels like a relentless race.
Taking 10 minutes out of your day to disconnect from your work and visualize your dreams will remind you of what your end goal is. Not only is it a restorative way to recharge your energy, but this brief respite acts as a mental reset that will lower your stress levels and prevent the risk of burnout, while improving your productivity in the long run.
When you vividly picture your goals, you create a clear mental image of the path you need to take. This mental clarity aids decision-making, boosts confidence, and minimizes the chances of feeling overwhelmed.
The brain is a powerful tool that can be used to manipulate the outcome of your life, both positively and negatively. Imagine your worst fears and doubts about your abilities to succeed in life, and your brain will believe it. Visualize your accomplishments and tell yourself you have what it takes to succeed, and your brain will make it happen.
There are several ways to practice visualization in your daily life without adding to the burden of a busy schedule.
The 10-minute duration of the practice is intentional. It strikes a balance between effectiveness and practicality.
In a world where time is a precious commodity, dedicating a short period of time to visualize your goals will ensure consistency and motivation. This daily exercise will become a manageable routine that gradually transforms into a powerful habit.
One way you can practice visualization to manifest your goals is by creating a vision board. A vision board is a collage of images and words that represent your desired goals. This fun and creative activity will help you visualize your goals, and once the board is complete, it will serve as a daily reminder that will further enhance your belief in yourself and motivation to prosper.
Another visualization activity you can do is journal your goals for the upcoming year. Maybe you want to plan a trip out of the country, or you want to learn a new high-income skill. By expressing strong, positive feelings towards what you hope to achieve on paper, you will manifest the outcome.
It’s important to understand the impact your mind has on your life, and how you can reframe your thoughts to manifest your dream life.
You have everything it takes to accomplish your dreams, you just have to believe in yourself to reap the rewards.
Francesca Duarte is a writer on YourTango's news and entertainment team based in Orlando, FL. She covers lifestyle, human-interest, and spirituality topics.