Creative Visualization For Dummies (For Dummies (Psychology & Self Help))

403 Pages·2011·4.89 MB·English

by  Robin Nixon

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Robin Nixon is a technology and motivational author who has written eight ISBN 978-1-119-99264-6
books and over 500 articles on topics including technology, self help and the
environment. He has been the director of Internet and software development
companies in both the UK and US, as well as running hotel and hospitality
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businesses in both countries. For the last 25 years Robin has practised creative
visualization on a daily basis in both his personal and business life. Nixon Bestselling author and entrepreneur
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About the Author
Robin Nixon is a technology and motivational author who has written books
for McGraw-Hill and O’Reilly, as well as publishing over 500 articles on
topics including technology, self help and the environment. He has been the
director of Internet and software development companies in both the UK and
US, as well as running hotel and dining businesses in both countries. For the
last 25 years Robin has practiced creative visualization on a daily basis in
both his personal and business lives. This is Robin’s 9th book.
Dedication
For Julie
Author’s Acknowledgements
I would like to thank Nicole Hermitage for commissioning this book, Kerry
Laundon, Jo Jones, Mike Bryant, Andy Finch, Carrie Burchfi eld, Jennifer
Bingham and Charlie Wilson for helping me to bring it to completion, and
everyone else who has helped to create this book, and without whom it
would not be the same.
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Contents at a Glance
Introduction ................................................................ 1
Part I: Introducing Creative Visualization ...................... 7
Chapter 1: Unlocking the Power of Your Mind:
Introducing Creative Visualization ................................................................................9
Chapter 2: Laying the Groundwork for Visualization ..................................................29
Chapter 3: Reaping the Benefi ts of Creative Visualization .........................................49
Part II: Discovering How to Visualize .......................... 61
Chapter 4: Exploring the Different Types of Visualization .........................................63
Chapter 5: Preparing Yourself for Change ....................................................................75
Chapter 6: Choosing the Best Times and Locations for Effective Visualization ......85
Part III: Visualization Exercises for
a Happier, Healthier Life ........................................... 95
Chapter 7: Being Happier and More Fulfi lled ...............................................................97
Chapter 8: Overcoming Uncontrolled Anger and Stress...........................................119
Chapter 9: Finding More Motivation and Energy .......................................................137
Chapter 10: Being Healthy and Banishing Bad Habits ..............................................157
Chapter 11: Overcoming Fears and Phobias ..............................................................181
Chapter 12: Fostering Strong Relationships ...............................................................199
Part IV: Using Creative Visualization
to Achieve Success ................................................... 221
Chapter 13: Cultivating Confi dence: Strengthening Your
Self-belief with Creative Visualization ......................................................................223
Chapter 14: Succeeding in the Workplace: Creative Visualization
as a Leg Up in Leadership ..........................................................................................245
Chapter 15: Attaining Sporting Excellence .................................................................269
Chapter 16: Achieving Success in Education and the Workplace ...........................293
Chapter 17: Becoming More Creative .........................................................................319
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Part V: The Part of Tens ........................................... 339
Chapter 18: Ten Instant Visualizations to Promote Your Wellbeing .......................341
Chapter 19: Ten Great Settings for Creative Visualization .......................................347
Chapter 20: Ten Places to Discover More about Creative Visualization ................351
Chapter 21: Ten Goals that Creative Visualization Can Help You Achieve ............355
Index ...................................................................... 359
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