Visualisation Turns Ice-Skating Dreams Into Reality
Posted on 23rd February 2025 at 17:09
Have you ever wondered how MrBeast and other top YouTubers transitioned from making videos in their bedroom to creating a huge business empire?
Or how did Emma Chamberlain go from being a regular teenage girl to one of Time Magazine's "Most Influential People"? More importantly, they used a secret weapon: visualisation.
The Netflix of Your Mind
Here is something interesting for you. You can visualise with such intensity that your mind recognises it as fact! Professional ice dancers practice their routines mentally so their brains throw signals as if they were skating. Pretty cool, right?
Imagine your mind as a Netflix show. You're the director, producer, and star all at once. Whatever show you decide to put on repeat is your new reality. Looking to crush that school presentation? Be more confident? And maybe one day, go into business for yourself? Visualisation can get you there.
Young Success Stories
Take Ryan Kaji, for example. You may know him from Ryan's World on YouTube. He was only 9 when he envisioned producing videos that would bring joy to other children. He didn't see just doing it — he saw himself doing it. Now, his channel boasts more than 30 million subscribers, and he's created a toy and entertainment empire worth millions of dollars.
Or consider Charli D'Amelio. Long before she became popular on TikTok, she spent years imagining herself performing for audiences. She would rehearse dance routines in her bedroom, picturing millions of viewers who would applaud her days later. Today, she's the most-followed TikTok creator and has her own clothing line and shows.
The Science Behind the Magic
Here's the science part -
A study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation noticed that just visualising exercising their muscles made them 13.5% stronger without even moving a muscle! Think about what visualisation can achieve for you with your goals.
Research published in the Journal of Research in Music Education showed that learners who practised physical playing alongside visualisation learnt piano pieces quicker than those who practised physically alone. This goes for any skill you wish to learn!
How it works - Real-life examples
Here are a few practical examples.
School Presentations
Before: Tom was afraid to speak in class
Action: Each night, he visualised himself delivering his presentation with confidence for 10 minutes
Result: He nailed his presentation and got an A
Sports Performance
Before: Sarah had difficulty with basketball free throws
Action: She spent 5 minutes practising visualisation to perfect her shots
Outcome: She increased her free throw percentage by 30%
Social Confidence
Before: Jamie was anxious about making new friends
Action: Each morning, he visualised having social interactions
Outcome: He has made two new friends using visualisation
Make Visualisation Work for You
Morning Movie Method
Close your eyes for 5 minutes before school/activities
Visualise yourself achieving your largest goal for the day
Add specifics - What are you wearing? Who's there? How do you feel?
Engage all of your senses - What do you see, hear, smell, or feel?
Example Script -
"I'm going to my math test in my lucky blue shirt. My fingers glide over the paper. I'm calm and focused. I can smell the new paper and hear the soft scratch of pencils. I solve each problem confidently and recall all of the things I studied..."
The Champion's Replay
At bedtime, imagine how great tomorrow is going to be
Imagine how proud your parents will be and how big the smile will be on their faces
Experience the joy of accomplishing your dreams
Example Script -
"Tomorrow, I'll wake up and be energised. I'll receive this perfect pass in football practice. My teammates are cheering. Coach is nodding approvingly. I feel the exhilaration rising in my chest..."
Fun Exercises to Try
The Mirror Method
Stand in front of a mirror
Stand like Superman — with your hands on your hips
Speak your goal with eye contact with yourself
Spend 2 minutes doing this every morning
The Vision Board Challenge
Create a digital or physical board
Insert or draw pictures to represent your goals
Include inspiring quotes
Focus on it during your visualisation practice
The Power of Daily Practice
Like a professional ice skater, no one is a star on the first go (okay, maybe a few), your visualisation gets developed and polished with practice. The more you do it, the more it becomes second nature. You will naturally envision success before an obstacle.
Common Roadblocks and How to Overcome Them
"I can't focus long enough"
Start with just 1 minute
Guided visualisation videos
Practice in a quiet space
"I don't see clear images"
Start with simple scenes
Images are secondary — they are only feelings in the end.
Ground yourself using tactile objects
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Remember: "What the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve." - Napoleon Hill
Your future is a blank canvas, and visualisation is your brush. What you will create will be a masterpiece.
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