Functional equivalence

Here’s how to use your imagination to prepare for any task

From sport to public speaking, the link between mental imagery and actual performance is undeniable – and you can harness it. You’re preparing for a big event: a presentation, say, or a tennis match or a piano recital. Your mind wanders, envisioning every possible outcome. But what do you imagine? Do you picture yourself in control, confident and at your best? Or does your imagination toy with the idea of failure? The answer matters – it could affect your confidence and, ultimately, how well you go on to perform. Yet, all too often, people don’t take these moments spent in their imagination as seriously as they should. ….[READ]