Guided imagery is like taking a short vacation in your mind. It can involve imagining yourself being in your “happy place”—maybe picturing yourself sitting on a beach, listening to the waves, smelling the ocean, and feeling the warm sand underneath you.
Research suggests that guided imagery has the potential to positively affect attentional control and reduce stress levels.6
Guided imagery can be done with a recording where you listen to someone walk you through a peaceful scene. Or, once you know how to do it yourself, you can practice guided imagery on your own.
Simply close your eyes for a minute and walk yourself through a peaceful scene. Think about all your sensory experiences and allow yourself to feel like you’re there. After a few minutes, open your eyes and return to the present moment.
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