The Nourished Nervous System

Using Visualization as a Road Map Towards Change

January 25, 2024 Kristen Timchak Episode 32
Using Visualization as a Road Map Towards Change
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The Nourished Nervous System
Using Visualization as a Road Map Towards Change
Jan 25, 2024 Episode 32
Kristen Timchak

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Have you ever created a vision board or done a meditation that involved imagery or imaging yourself in a certain situation?  If so, then you have used the technique of visualization.  

Visualization is touted as a tool of manifestation culture, an almost magical mystical process of visioning what you want to create and drawing that reality closer.

The reality is that visualization is a powerful tool when combined with action in the world.  And here at the crossroads of woo and pragmatism, there is also science backing up its effectiveness.

In this episode:

  • Why visualization works (how it affects the brain)
  • Studies showing the power of visualization
  • Different types of visualization practices
  • How visualization strengthens abstract thinking and the default network of the brain
  • Visualization to increase creative problem solving and resilience


Get your Nourished for Resilience Workbook Here:  http://www.nourishednervoussystem.com/resilienceworkbook


Related Episodes:

Episode 11 - Why What You Think Matters
Episode 14 - This is Your Brain on Meditation

References:

Slimani M, Tod D, Chaabene H, Miarka B, Chamari K. Effects of Mental Imagery on Muscular Strength in Healthy and Patient Participants: A Systematic Review. J Sports Sci Med. 2016 Aug 5;15(3):434-450. PMID: 27803622; PMCID: PMC4974856.

Carper, S. K. (n.d.). THE NEUROSCIENCE OF VISUALIZATION: HOW IT CAN IMPACT YOUR LIFE. Visiting Sub Conscious. https://visiting-subconscious.com/sci-visualize-brain

Swart, T., MD, PhD (2018). The Source, the secrets of the universe, the science of the brain. HarperOne.



My resources:

Deep Rest Meditation

Nourished For Resilience Workbook

Book a free Exploratory Call

Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.com

and @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram


Show Notes

Send us a Text Message.

Have you ever created a vision board or done a meditation that involved imagery or imaging yourself in a certain situation?  If so, then you have used the technique of visualization.  

Visualization is touted as a tool of manifestation culture, an almost magical mystical process of visioning what you want to create and drawing that reality closer.

The reality is that visualization is a powerful tool when combined with action in the world.  And here at the crossroads of woo and pragmatism, there is also science backing up its effectiveness.

In this episode:

  • Why visualization works (how it affects the brain)
  • Studies showing the power of visualization
  • Different types of visualization practices
  • How visualization strengthens abstract thinking and the default network of the brain
  • Visualization to increase creative problem solving and resilience


Get your Nourished for Resilience Workbook Here:  http://www.nourishednervoussystem.com/resilienceworkbook


Related Episodes:

Episode 11 - Why What You Think Matters
Episode 14 - This is Your Brain on Meditation

References:

Slimani M, Tod D, Chaabene H, Miarka B, Chamari K. Effects of Mental Imagery on Muscular Strength in Healthy and Patient Participants: A Systematic Review. J Sports Sci Med. 2016 Aug 5;15(3):434-450. PMID: 27803622; PMCID: PMC4974856.

Carper, S. K. (n.d.). THE NEUROSCIENCE OF VISUALIZATION: HOW IT CAN IMPACT YOUR LIFE. Visiting Sub Conscious. https://visiting-subconscious.com/sci-visualize-brain

Swart, T., MD, PhD (2018). The Source, the secrets of the universe, the science of the brain. HarperOne.



My resources:

Deep Rest Meditation

Nourished For Resilience Workbook

Book a free Exploratory Call

Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.com

and @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram