Goal Setting 1

By now you can conjure up an image and play with it. You have learned that no matter what image you bring to mind, you can change its meaning by changing the way you think of it. And when you change the meaning you can change how you feel. This means that you now have a very powerful tool which you can use to change your life in almost any way you choose to.

If you haven't done so already, you should have a go with other images. They can be any image you like. I suggest you also think of an image or situation that represents the opposite of your first image. Take note of the different ways that you represent these worlds in your head.

You can do the same thing with emotions. For example:

-what does JOY look like to you? How would you represent it? And how would you alter your image to make it even more joyful! Does it require more colour, more light, more movement or more sound. Maybe it needs less of something. It doesn't matter what you change because whatever you change is the right thing for you to change.

And then, if you feel brave enough why not have a go at MISERY?!! How do you make that image or representation (it may be a sound, for example) less miserable?

Continue to think of other situations that have opposites within them e.g. parachute jumping vs potholing. Do they produce opposite feelings or very similar feelings. What would you change in the picture to make the feelings change for the better or the worse?

Once you've got the hang of the way that you represent the world in your head you're ready to start thinking about setting goals that you are drawn towards, feel real and are achievable.