If you could fully tap your potential, what might be different for you? How would your life change if each and every day you performed up to your full potential? And if you’re not tapping into your potential, the question is why not? In order to achieve a level of performance that is greater than your current performance, you will need a vision of the future that is bigger than the present.
We’ve all had those moments in our life when we sense that things aren’t going exactly the way we expected. It happens to all of us. The important thing is what you choose to do about it. Do you simply ignore the feeling and go about life as usual? Do you begin to feel frustrated, depressed or dragged down? Or, do you take it as a sign that now is the time to finally pursue and accomplish the things in your life that matter most?
Vision is the starting point of all high performance. The biggest barrier to high performance is not the physical manifestation, but the mental creation. Vision is the first place where you engage your thinking about what is possible for you.
Extensive research conducted over the years shows that every person who has achieved great success in their life had a clear vision and goal of what they wanted. It was always at the forefront of their mind, as they focused on it, and moved toward it. Having a clear vision and goal is the hallmark of every form of high achievement and success.
What is Visioning?
Visioning is the process of a creating a picture in your mind of what you want for your life in the future. This includes all aspects of your life – health, finances, relationship, career and more. Visioning uses both mental and physical tools of your mind and body, such as the thoughts and actions to create and realize your goals.
It’s been widely acknowledged by experts that there is power in defining, declaring, and then committing to what you want your life to look like. Your vision is the articulation of your desired future.
A clear vision will help to set a desired course for you. Without this direction to guide us, we often fail to acquire the quality of life we want and expect.
Dreams, goals, and your own innate potential are useless if you don’t follow through on them. Therefore, in order to achieve your vision for your life, you must follow these four steps:
- Create your own personal vision using the mind and body, thoughts and actions to tap into the essence of who you are and what you want for your life.
- Set a plan that is a well-defined roadmap that will get you from where you are now to where you want to be; with actions, timelines, and milestones.
- Take action no matter what, strengthening your resolve by preparing in advance for how you will deal with setbacks.
- Ask, believe and receive, expecting that your vision will indeed manifest itself into reality.
If you’re going to create a Breakthrough – if you’re going to reach the next level – you will need to move through uncertainty and doubt. It’s your personal vision that keeps you in the game when things become difficult. By following the four steps provided in this article you will be well on your way to determining and realizing your vision for your life!