Researchers have found that self-guided positive imagery training can successfully combat negative emotions in our daily lives. This tool is so powerful that it also changes the way our brain ...

In the thrilling world of sports, where every sprint, jump, and victory dance is a heartbeat in the rhythm of competition, the pursuit of greatness demands more than just physical prowess. It demands ...

Imagination is a wondrous gift, casting vivid worlds in the theater of our minds. But for those with aphantasia, the ability to visualize remains an enigma. Even the brilliant neurologist Oliver Sacks ...

Close your eyes and imagine this scene. You’re entering the weight room. You sit down on a bench and collect your thoughts, recalling how many sets and reps you plan to do, with how much weight and ...

Practice makes perfect. But imaginary practice? Scientists show that perceptual learning -- learning by repeated exposure to a stimulus -- can occur by mental imagery as much as by the real thing. The ...

Coaches, trainers, and athletes are often looking for the “next thing” that will allow them to reach the highest level of sports performance. One training technique to optimize sports performance is ...

Imagery techniques require you to picture yourself completing your goals – and could be more effective than simply getting motivated. The research, by Dr Jon Rhodes and his team at the University of ...

FIT is based on two decades of research showing that mental imagery is more strongly emotionally charged than other types of thought(Istockphoto) A motivational ...