Creative visualization for dummies / by Robin Nixon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nixon, Robin.

Series:

--For dummies.

--For dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Visualization.

Self-actualization (Psychology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 376 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Malden, MA : Wiley, 2011.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The secret to getting exactly what you want from life - from the man who has! A businessman who has built up, owned and sold software companies, a nightclub, a bed and breakfast (plus a couple of alehouses), author Robin Nixon knows that worldly success has little to do with the world. It begins with one's self-and one's deepest thoughts. When altered, your thoughts have the ability to impact your behavior and immediate universe, and, indeed, your destiny. Known as ""Creative Visualization,"" this powerfully simple tool has adherents as well known as Oprah Winfrey. In Creative Visu

Contents:

Creative Visualization For Dummies; About the Author; Dedication; Author's Acknowledgements; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; What You're Not to Read; Foolish Assumptions; How This Book Is Organised; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go From Here; Part I: Introducing Creative Visualization; Chapter 1: Unlocking the Power of Your Mind: Introducing Creative Visualization; Discovering How Creative Visualization Works; Making Changes in Your Life with Creative Visualization; Exploring the Mind/Body Connection

Chapter 2: Laying the Groundwork for VisualizationDeciding What You Want to Achieve; Believing That You Can Achieve Change; Imagining Yourself Having Achieved; Chapter 3: Reaping the Benefits of Creative Visualization; Discovering the Conscious Benefits; Looking at the Unconscious Benefits; Enjoying the Physical Benefits; Part II: Discovering How to Visualize; Chatper 4: Exploring the Different Types of Visualization; Understanding Unguided Visualization; Getting to Grips with Guided Visualization; Writing Down Your Visualizations; Chapter 5: Preparing Yourself for Change; Wanting to Change

Making Room for ChangeWelcoming the Changes; Chapter 6: Choosing the Best Times and Locations for Effective Visualization; Being Able to Concentrate; Understanding the Role of the Unconscious; Enhancing Your Visualizations; Part III: Visualization Exercises for a Happier, Healthier Life; Chapter 7: Being Happier and More Fulfilled; Starting with a Simple Visualization; Staying Calm; Looking on the Bright Side; Being Proud of Your Successes; Focusing on Good Things; Seeing Yourself as a Source of Good; Chapter 8: Overcoming Uncontrolled Anger and Stress

Understanding Why You Have Strong Emotional ResponsesControlling Your Temper; Keeping Yourself Calm; Reducing Stress; Chatper 9: Finding More Motivation and Energy; Incentivising Yourself; Turning Around Apathy and Procrastination; Harnessing the Power Within; Absorbing Power from Outside; Chapter 10: Being Healthy and Banishing Bad Habits; Having a Healthy Body and Mind; Quitting Smoking; Reducing Alcohol Consumption; Eating Less; Chapter 11: Overcoming Fears and Phobias; Using the Anxiety Meter; Preparing to Do Battle with Your Fear; Turning the Issue into a Non-Issue

Overcoming the ProblemFocusing on the Future; Testing Your Cure; Chapter 12: Fostering Strong Relationships; Avoiding and Handling Conflict; Overcoming Shyness; Building Mutual Trust and Respect; Growing Your Friendship; Part IV: Using Creative Visualization to Achieve Success; Chapter 13: Cultivating Confidence: Strengthening Your Self-belief with Creative Visualization; Improving Your Feeling of Self-worth; Speaking the Right Body Language; Overcoming Public Speaking Nerves; Managing Mistakes and Setbacks

Chapter 14: Succeeding in the Workplace: Creative Visualization as a Leg Up in Leadership

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-119-99420-9

1-119-99342-3

OCLC:

760089621