Mind Over What's the Matter: New study examines the benefits of using visualization to deal with stress
MONTREAL, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Visualization, often associated with flaky, "new-agey" practices, is actually used by a variety of professionals to improve performance and reduce stress. Astronauts, surgeons, athletes, and other professions have adopted visualization techniques to help them succeed. A recent study by PsychTests.com also revealed that people who use visualization are more resilient, perseverant, and have higher self-esteem than those who do not.
- A study of the general population by PsychTest.com reveals that people who use visualization to manage stressful situations experience a number of other benefits.
- MONTREAL, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Visualization, often associated with flaky, "new-agey" practices, is actually used by a variety of professionals to improve performance and reduce stress.
- A recent study by PsychTests.com also revealed that people who use visualization are more resilient, perseverant, and have higher self-esteem than those who do not.
- They are more resilient when faced with hardship and setbacks (score of 72 vs. 47 for non-visualizers).