Best Possible Self
Exercise Nº3
Visualising a positive future can have a positive effect today.
How it works
This is a 20-minute writing exercise based on positive visualisation. First, take a moment to imagine your ideal life after the pandemic is over. Imagine that you can realise all of your goals, dreams and potential, and everything goes as well as it possibly can for you.
Now take 20 minutes to write freely and creatively about what this ideal life might be like.
Now take 20 minutes to write freely and creatively about what this ideal life might be like.
Why it works
This positive visualisation works because it lifts mood and fosters optimism, which in turn is linked to improved emotional wellbeing.
Further reading
The science stuff
(proof it works)
(proof it works)
Research #1
Layous, K., Nelson, S. K., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2013). What is the optimal way to deliver a positive activity intervention? The case of writing about one's best possible selves. Journal of Happiness Studies, 14(2), 635-654.
Layous, K., Nelson, S. K., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2013). What is the optimal way to deliver a positive activity intervention? The case of writing about one's best possible selves. Journal of Happiness Studies, 14(2), 635-654.
Research #2
Sheldon, K. M., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2006). How to increase and sustain positive emotion: The effects of expressing gratitude and visualizing best possible selves. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 1(2), 73-82.
Sheldon, K. M., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2006). How to increase and sustain positive emotion: The effects of expressing gratitude and visualizing best possible selves. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 1(2), 73-82.
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