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| BIG VISION INNER FOCUS TECHNIQUES – INSTRUCTIONS |
Using these techniques at least four to five times a week will yield powerful results. Read through these instructions carefully first. You may want to record yourself reading them, so you can close your eyes and follow them until you’ve become comfortable repeating them without guidance.
First thing in the morning, or right before bed, sit upright In a quiet, peaceful place where you will have no interruptions. If you are in a chair, place your feet firmly on the ground, if you’re seated on the floor, sit crossed legged. Make sure your back and head are straight and aligned. Place your hands on your thighs and gently close your eyes.
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Mental Emptying |
Take several deep breaths in to a slow count of 3 and out to a slow count of 3. As you follow these instructions, if thoughts pass through your head, let them float away and re-focus on your breathing. Now, as you breathe in, focus on the back of your neck and shoulders and as you release the breath, slowly release all of the tension in that part of the body. Repeat this through 4 or 5 breath cycles. Now move on to the band around your chest and middle back. Again, breathe "into" this spot and release the tension as you release your breath. This is an area where we hold lots of emotion and tension. Feel this area expanding and becoming lighter with each breath cycle.
Repeat this exercise through your hip area, feeling the breath letting you sink deeper into your seat. Next move onto your thighs and legs, allowing the tension to flow out of your feet. Then move onto your arms, allowing all tension to flow out of your fingertips. Finally, breathe deeply, and as you exhale, allow all the tension, heaviness and tightness in the body to flow away with the breath.
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Mindfulness |
Now as you breathe, focus intently on the coolness of the breath and the feeling of lightness and energy vibrating in your body. Listen to the silence around you. Repeat this through 10 breath cycles.
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Mental Imaging |
Begin to see yourself
exactly 2 years from today. Begin to formulate a vision of WHAT YOUR IDEAL LIFE WOULD LOOK AND FEEL LIKE, IF NO OBSTACLES EXISTED. THIS IS IMPORTANT – BE AS DETAILED AND SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE DURING EACH MENTAL IMAGING SESSION.Try taking one topic a day for a week. As you complete each vision, make a powerful mental intention to attain your vision. Then slowly open your eyes and fill out that section of your BIG VISION PLANNING SHEET, including writing your intention and an affirmative statement that will propel you toward reaching your vision.
Day One – IDEAL Business/Career
Breathe deeply and gently open your eyes.
Follow instructions under INTENDING below.
Day Two – IDEAL Home Life
Breathe deeply and gently open your eyes.
Follow instructions under INTENDING below.
Day Three – IDEAL Friends and Community
Breathe deeply and gently open your eyes.
Follow instructions under INTENDING below.
Day Four – IDEAL Free Time and Fun
Breathe deeply and gently open your eyes.
Follow instructions under INTENDING below.
Day Six – Review
It’s now two years from now.
Breathe deeply and gently open your eyes.
Follow instructions under INTENDING below.
Day Seven – Obstacles
As if you were outside yourself observing, see your self as you are today.
Breathe deeply and gently open your eyes.
Follow instructions under INTENDING below.
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Intending |
Each day as you open you gently open your eyes, make a firm mental intention to achieve your vision. Write your intention at the bottom of your BIG VISION WORKSHEET. Then, in the appropriate area of the BIG VISION WORKSHEET, write what you saw as your 2 year vision in that area of your life. On Day Seven, fill out the obstacles or blocks you need to overcome.
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Action Plan |
Now, begin to make a detailed action plan for each area of your life that will focus you on reaching the vision you’ve outlined below. A written plan is key. Take one day to sketch out a plan for each area, then slowly fill it in using the GOAL PLANNING WORKSHEET form below (or your own form). Check each goal to be sure it is a SMART GOAL –
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pecific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-oriented, Time framedDON’T SKIP THIS STEP!!
NOW BEGIN FOLLOWING YOUR PLAN, which will become your ROADMAP to achieving your vision. FIND OR HIRE A MENTOR OR COACH WHO CAN KEEP YOU FOLLOWING YOUR "ROADMAP" AND SUPPORT YOU IN A NON-JUDGEMENTAL, LOVING WAY, BUT TO WHOM YOU ARE ACCOUNTABLE. This is a vital component to your success to assist you in breaking through blocks, motivating you and holding you accountable.
Every month, measure your progress. Reward yourself for progress and dig deep to uncover what limiting patterns have prevented you from following your plan if you had difficulty.
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MY BIG TWO YEAR VISION WORKSHEET |
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CAREER / BUSINESS |
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INCOME |
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HOW I SPEND MY DAY |
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BUSINESS / OFFICE ENVIRONMENT |
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PEOPLE I WORK WITH |
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OTHER (BUSINESS RELATED) |
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HOME ENVIRONMENT |
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LIFE PARTNER |
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CHILDREN |
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FREE TIME |
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PHYSICAL HEALTH |
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MENTAL / EMOTIONAL HEALTH |
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SPIRITUAL |
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COMMUNITY |
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OTHER |
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INTENTION |
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AFFIRMATIONS |
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OBSTACLES
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GOAL PLANNING WORKSHEET Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-oriented, Time frame |
| Today's Date: | Completion Target Date: | Date Achieved: |
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Goal:
Strategic or Tactical:
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| Commitment:
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| Strategic
benefit of achieving goal (to myself or my company):
Is it worth the time, effort, money?
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| Possible Challenges:
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| Strategies of
overcoming challenges:
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| Measurement - how
will we (I) measure achievement of this goal:
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| Specific Action Steps
for Achieving this Goal
Include who will perform each step, and how often they will check in. |
Target Date
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Completion Date |
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