Visualise your way to Success

Visualisation, also called imagery, is a technique that can help you succeed. It has been studied in various sporting contexts, and the authors of one study concluded, “Overall, imagery was confirmed to be an effective strategy for enhancing various outcomes in sports” (Simonsmeier et al 2021). How do you apply visualisation or imagery? A research team led by Blankert wrote about a technique in 2017 called the PETTLEP technique. The acronym stands for physical, environment, task, timing, learning, emotional and perspective and refers to all the components that need to be included in the visualisation technique. Close your eyes and see the “story” in your mind's eye. Here’s an example: you are presenting your research protocol to the panel in the near future. Close your eyes and imagine: what you are wearing; the look and smell of the room you are in; how you are confidently presenting your slides; how you are calmly responding to questions; how you feel once it’s over and all went well; and how others are congratulating you on a good presentation. Do this several times a day. Feel and live your success. Bianca A. Simonsmeier, Melina Andronie, Susanne Buecker & Cornelia Frank (2021) The effects of imagery interventions in sports: a meta-analysis, International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 14:1, 186-207, DOI: 10.1080/1750984X.2020.1780627 Blankert T, Hamstra MR. Imagining Success: Multiple Achievement Goals and the Effectiveness of Imagery. Basic Appl Soc Psych. 2017 Jan 2;39(1):60-67. doi: 10.1080/01973533.2016.1255947 The Research Masterminds Success Academy is an awesome membership site for postgraduate students working on a masters or doctoral research project - a safe place with live workshops, helpful content and an engaging community - all of which will allow you to develop your academic skills, stay motivated, boost your productivity, complete your research project with ease, and have time to enjoy the good things in life. Click here to join today: https://www.researchmasterminds.com/join-the-academy This video cannot and does not contain professional advice. The information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only, may not suit your unique personal circumstances and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. The use or reliance of any information in this video is solely at your own risk.

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