Visualization (psychology)

In psychology, visualization is the process of creating mental images or rehearsing movements in your mind. It's also known as mental imagery.

Visualization is often used in sport psychology where the athlete mentally rehearses a perfect performance. Research indicates that people who engage in positive visualization tend to exhibit higher levels of self-confidence and they are more apt to pursue their goals with determination. Visualization is also used for stress management and anxiety reduction.

Key skills for visualization

"Key skills for visualization psychology include: guided imagery, goal achievement focus, meditation practice, storytelling with data, using affirmations, understanding statistics, creating visualization triggers, emotional control, critical thinking, design fundamentals, engaging specific mental imagery, knowing your audience, and the ability to visualize vivid mental images; essentially, the ability to create detailed, sensory-rich mental pictures to achieve desired outcomes, often with the support of guided imagery and meditation techniques."

Visualization and goal attainment/building confidence/stress and anxiety reduction

• What Is Success Visualization, And Does It Work?
• 10 Visualization Techniques to Achieve Your Goals
• 8 Visualization Strategies That Make Your Goals a Reality
• 15 Visualization Techniques To Help You Achieve Your Goals, Indeed
• Definition, Benefits, and Techniques, Modern Recovery

Visualization and mnemonics

See also: Mnemonic

A mnemonic device (memory device), is any learning technique that assists someone's memory.

"Visualization and mnemonics" refers to a "memory technique where you create mental images to associate with information you want to remember, essentially using visual imagery as a mnemonic device to aid recall; this is often done by linking the image to a familiar place or concept, making the information easier to retrieve later on."

Science of visualization

• The Science of Visualization: Can Imagining Your Goals Make You More Likely To Accomplish Them?

See also

• Self-confidence
• Self-talk
• Mental toughness
• Psychological resilience