Visualization Guide

Step-by-step guide: Visualize what you want (and use it to achieve it)

What this is (in one sentence)

Visualization isn’t magic — it’s a way to train your brain to see the outcome, plan the path, and act in alignment with what you want.

Step 1) Pick ONE goal to focus on right now

  1. Choose one goal that matters most (don’t stack 10 at once).

  2. Write it in one clear sentence:

    • “I want to __________ by __________.”

Example: “I want to list 10 items on eBay by January 31.”

Step 2) Visualize the outcome (what life looks like after you achieve it)

  1. Close your eyes for 60 seconds.

  2. Picture the exact moment your goal becomes real.

  3. Ask yourself:

    • What do I see?

    • What do I hear?

    • What’s different about my day?

    • How do I feel?

Example: You see the “Sold” notification, money entering your account, packages ready to ship, confidence rising.

Step 3) Visualize the steps (the process that gets you there)

  1. Imagine a normal day where you are doing the actions that lead to the goal.

  2. Run the “movie” from start to finish:

    • What do you do first?

    • What comes next?

    • What do you do when you feel tired or distracted?

Example: You take photos, write titles, weigh packages, list 1 item, repeat.

Step 4) Make it vivid (detail turns motivation on)

  1. Add detail until it feels real:

    • Where are you?

    • Who is around you?

    • What are you wearing?

    • What’s the first sign the new reality is happening?

  2. Include emotion:

    • Pride, calm, relief, excitement, confidence.

Step 5) Build a vision board (physical or digital)

  1. Collect images and quotes that represent your future self and the result.

  2. Create your board:

    • Physical: poster board + printed pictures

    • Digital: Pinterest/Canva/phone album

  3. Put it somewhere you’ll see daily:

    • Phone wallpaper

    • Bedroom wall

    • Office space

Goal: daily exposure = daily alignment.

Step 6) Write your goals down (clarity beats wishful thinking)

  1. Write your goal list on paper or in your notes app.

  2. Next to each goal, write:

    • Why it matters

    • A realistic timeline

  3. Revise goals that feel vague or impossible right now.

Prompt: “Is this attainable as written — or do I need to adjust the size or timeline?”

Step 7) Create mini-goals (so you get wins fast)

  1. Break the main goal into smaller milestones.

  2. Make each mini-goal small enough to finish in 15–60 minutes.

  3. Track mini-wins so your brain stays motivated.

Example mini-goals:

  • Take photos of 3 items today

  • List 1 item tonight

  • Buy shipping tape tomorrow

Step 8) Let yourself daydream on purpose

  1. Choose 2–3 easy moments to visualize:

    • In the shower

    • Before bed

    • While walking

    • In the car (eyes on the road!)

  2. Use that time to “see”:

    • The outcome

    • The next step

    • A problem being solved

Often you’ll get a “next best idea” when you stop forcing it.

Step 9) Put in the work (visualization + action = results)

  1. Look at your timeline.

  2. Ask: “What is the next logical step?”

  3. Do that step today — even if it’s small.

Examples:

  • Sign up for the class

  • Ask for the promotion

  • Change one habit

  • Make the first listing

Step 10) Make a “To-Don’t List” (protect your time and focus)

  1. Write down things that pull you away from your goal.

  2. Add boundaries next to them.

Example to-don’t list:

  • Don’t scroll social media before listing 1 item

  • Don’t answer non-urgent texts during work blocks

  • Don’t start new projects until this one is stable

Step 11) Live “as if” (shift identity first)

  1. Ask: “How would I act if this goal was already real?”

  2. Do one small behavior that matches that identity:

    • Dress slightly more put-together

    • Organize your workspace

    • Spend time with people who do what you want to do

    • Speak with confidence about your plan

This trains your brain to operate from completion and confidence, not “I’m behind.”

Step 12) Say it out loud (activate commitment)

  1. Each morning, say your goal and your next step:

    • “Today, I’m the kind of person who __________.”

    • “My next step is __________.”

  2. Keep it short and specific.

Example: “I’m building a steady eBay business. Today I list one item.”

A simple daily visualization routine (5 minutes)

  1. 1 minute: Picture the outcome

  2. 2 minutes: Picture the steps you’ll take today

  3. 1 minute: Picture handling an obstacle calmly

  4. 1 minute: Say your goal out loud + do the first small action