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Hey, my name is Teresa Hildebrand and this is Organized Chaos.
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We take a deep dive into living with intentionality, focusing on what's important in our lives so we can truly feel our best.
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It may feel chaotic at times, but with a little organization, the right mindset and a ton of self-love we can still thrive.
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Join me as we talk to other busy moms and experts who will share tips and strategies to help you reach your goals.
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Hope you enjoy this episode of Organized Chaos.
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Now on to the show.
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Hey, friends, and welcome to another episode of Organized Chaos.
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So today we're diving into a topic that has really transformed my life and business.
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And welcome to another episode of Organized Chaos.
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So today we're diving into a topic that has really transformed my life and business, and that is the power of visualization.
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So as a mom entrepreneur, I know firsthand how chaotic life can get.
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There was a time when I felt completely overwhelmed by the juggling act of running a business and managing my family life.
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It wasn't until I discovered the power of visualization that things started to change for me.
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I began to see like a clear picture to my goals and my confidence grew and the stress started to kind of fade away.
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Today I want to share this really awesome tool with you so you can experience the same benefits.
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The purpose of today's episode is to help you understand what visualization is, why it's so important and how you can use it to achieve your goals as a mom entrepreneur.
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So let's get started.
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So what exactly is visualization?
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In simple termsization is the process of creating a mental image of a future event.
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It's like daydreaming with a purpose.
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When you visualize, you imagine yourself achieving your goals in vivid detail.
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So the really cool part about this is that our brains respond to these imagined experiences almost as if they were real.
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So this is really backed by science, and studies have shown that visualization activates the same neural pathways in the brain as actually going through those experiences physically.
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So in a way, you're training your brain for success even before it happens.
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So now let's talk about why this is even important.
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So first, visualization helps in really clarifying your goals.
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By taking the time to visualize your results, you create a clear and specific path that you can follow.
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It's like having a roadmap that kind ofs your confidence.
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So visualizing success can increase your confidence because when you see yourself achieving your goals in your mind, it reduces self-doubt and it starts to empower you to take action.
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And that's the thing it's about action.
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It's not just imagining something out there in the far future, it's about taking the right actions.
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And in order to take the right actions you have to have the right thoughts that will drive those actions.
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As I was gathering the notes for this episode, I found that there was a lot of people that were saying that this reduces stress.
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So the act of visualization is kind of like a stress reliever.
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So imagining kind of a positive outcome can kind of calm your mind and reduce the anxiety that often comes with running a business and, obviously, managing a family.
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And the last thing is that it keeps you motivated.
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So when you have this vivid picture of what your goals look like, it keeps you focused and driven, even when it's tough.
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So even when you have setbacks, it kind of builds this resilience so you can actually keep going and keep your eye on the prize.
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So now I want to give you some steps that you can take to start visualizing and start kind of creating that vision for your life and business.
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Now that we kind of know why visualization is important, let's go through the steps to actually make it effective.
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So step number one is by setting clear, specific goals.
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What exactly do you want to achieve?
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Be as detailed as possible, and this is not the time to think about the present moment where you are and what's possible.
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The present moment where you are and what's possible, it's really about digging deep down inside and truly visualizing what it is that you want.
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Step two is one where you're going to have to come back to this and listen to it again, where you can put yourself in an environment to actually do this.
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So this is when you start engaging all your senses.
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So engage your senses into this visualization process.
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What do you see, what do you hear, what do you smell, taste and feel in this future scenario?
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The more senses you involve, the more real it will feel.
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So step number three is practice.
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Make visualization a daily habit.
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The more you practice, the stronger the neural pathways in your brain become.
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Step number four is to maintain a positive mindset and stay persistent.
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Even when you have setbacks, keep visualizing your success.
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Now, it's not going to be like this every day.
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You're going to have bad days, you're going to feel like you're not moving in the direction that you want to go, but that's why the daily practice of visualization is so important because it will keep your mind focused on your vision.
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So now let's explore some techniques and tools to help you with your visualization practice.
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So number one is something that a lot of people do and that is a vision board.
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So vision boards are a really great visual aid.
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Gathering like images and words that really represent your goals and kind of arrange them in a board where you can see them daily is a great way to keep it at the top of your mind.
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I've done this in Canva.
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They're super easy.
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There's even templates that already have kind of like the format or the like arrangement of a vision board, so you can just like plug in your pictures or anything.
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That's super easy to do and it's something that you can print out or you can have on your desktop.
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I've had it on my desktop for a while and I have to say that this was kind of hard at the beginning because it's almost like I didn't want to put that out there, like I didn't want to feel like I put all this work together and then to kind of see nothing progress.
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I thought was going to be like really hard for me, but in reality it was the opposite.
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It was something that was like a constant reminder and, like I said, it's this the taking the actions, because you're constantly thinking about it, so you're finding the opportunities and you're working through that process.
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That is what actually, you know, creates that vision for you.
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So having that visual aid is super important.
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I've actually gone back to kind of look at my past vision boards and I kind of have them in order and I've checked off the things that we've actually accomplished and it's really amazing and feels super good to do that.
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And some of the things have been like minor things that I kind of put on there because I thought, well, you know, it probably is achievable.
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But then there were like really big things, like leaving our full-time jobs especially my husband's, because that was the one that we were really working on for a long time and having checked off that like vision of us as a family going to Maui, for example, on vacation, because my husband didn't have to go to work anymore, he didn't have to check in anymore or use up his vacation time and me either, having checked that off felt super good, and we did that last year.
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Another thing that you can do is guided imagery.
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So guided imagery is an exercise that can be done online.
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There's apps that you can use.
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Videos that kind of guide you through the visualization process.
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So if you're not a very creative person and you're like I'm just going to like stare at the screen for a while, there's actually guided imagery exercises that you can do.
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Also, journaling your visualization is another great practice.
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You write down your goals and the details of your visualization.
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This really reinforces your mental images and tracks your progress.
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So, in conjunction with the vision board, you can journal.
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So that way you kind of take care of all of the different areas of your brain to actually help you achieve your goals.
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So now let's do a very short guided visualization exercise together.
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Now, if you're driving, please don't do this, because I'm going to ask you to close your eyes so you can come back to this.
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Like I said, create an environment for yourself.
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Go get some coffee, find a really nice cozy spot in your house, and then you can do this so it can kind of help with your imagery, right, help with coming up with that future vision for yourself in a comfortable way.
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So close your eyes and take a deep breath.
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Imagine yourself a year from now Having achieved your biggest goal.
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Picture where you are.
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What are you doing?
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How do you feel?
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Engage all your senses and immerse yourself in this future reality.
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Hold on to this image for a few moments.
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How was that Now?
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Of course, you could take more time to do this, but it really puts you in a place to kind of let go of the noise and really help you immerse yourself in the moment that you want to be.
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What visualization is, why it's so important and how to practice it effectively.
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Visualization can help you clarify your goals, boost your confidence, reduce your stress and really increase your motivation.
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I encourage you to take some time to do your visualization and incorporate it daily, and I'd love to hear about it.
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So if you want to share it with me on social media, just go to Instagram at Teresa Hildebrand, underscore coaching and let me know how it goes.
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Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of Organized Chaos.
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I really appreciate you and I'm excited to see how this can transform your life and business.
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Have an awesome day and I will see you next week.
