Visualization for motivation
Visualization for language learning motivation
From visualization to motivation
Motivation is really the most important key to learn a language. Techniques are great but I think if you do not have the desire to study you will not learn a language. How do you bridge the gap between wanting and doing? Visualization.Â
1 minute visualization for language success
If you visualize even for 1 or 2 minutes in the morning it can change everything when it comes to learning a language. I think the problem why people do not use visualization is they are told they need to do it 20 minutes, two times a day in a relaxed place, with perhaps complicated breathing techniques. I disagree 100%
How to visualizes for motivation
Close your eyes and imagine yourself studying. See it happening, see yourself happy, while studying. If you are into time, see a time goal achieved. For example a clock’s hands move 1 hour around. If you do this visualization you are making a commitment a mental promise that you will try to study. You could see yourself studying with some inspirational person standing next to you. You could see yourself speaking the language to a beautiful girl. Anything that will put the image of your studying or using the language in your head.
Complex visualization for motivation
You can make your visualization for motivation complex and long if you are into it. You can make it elaborate and perhaps its more effective. But the reality is no one I know has time for this unless you are independently wealthy. So try a 1 minute visualization for language motivation.
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March 25, 2008at 1:52 pm
I really enjoyed reading this. Motivation did play a huge role in my own language learning. I wouldn’t have been able to learn anything if I didn’t tell myself I could do it, stick to it, constantly practice, and reassure myself that mistakes happen. Just a little bit of visualization can go a long way when it seems as though you will never understand the language. I tended to tell myself over and over again things like, “I will be able to speak much better in a few days, I will know so many more words in a few weeks, and I will have a great accent after I kept practicing!†Just believing, and seeing yourself doing something is a great way to make it happen. You have to be positive when it comes to learning a new language, for sure.
March 25, 2008at 3:26 pm
@Jessica Thank you for your comment. One paradox of visualization is you tell yourself you have no time to waste on such a seemingly non productive activity, as visualization. But I have learned and am still learning languages and the reality is visualization is one of the most productive things you can do when it comes to learning a language.
March 31, 2008at 2:18 pm
Yes, I too am still taking the time to learn languages, and I do set aside time to visualize myself studying, as you say. I do see myself being able to study once I have thought about it, and set aside time for it. Without stopping to think about it I may think that I am “too busy” for things such as reading Spanish text for practice, or conversing with a Spanish speaking friend. I have realized that I do need to focus on preparing time for everything I need to do in the day, and that learning languages can definitely be part of my daily routine! Thanks for the information!