#Visualization - Women's mentoring forum explores motivational imagery

By Demetria Mosley, Fort Jackson LeaderApril 28, 2016

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You have to believe it to see it! At least that's the case when it comes to using motivational imagery as a tool to bring your goals into fruition.

During Tuesday's Professional Mentorship Network's Female Forum meeting, women were asked to visualize their goals and use all of their senses to imagine it happening.

The forum was facilitated by Dr. Treva Anderson, the Lead Master Resilience Trainer at the Comprehensive Soldier and Family fitness training center. She said that she's been using motivational imagery before she actually knew what it was.

"I used to keep an image in my head of what I wanted my life to be when I was younger," said Anderson. "Everyday your goal should be playing in the back of your head. You should think about how you will feel when you receive that goal," said Anderson.

This forum was part of an ongoing MOMENTUM series. Women built vision boards in January to help bring momentum to a goal they wanted to achieve. To create their vision board they had to use images or words that represents what they want to accomplish. Each forum is designed to help them get closer to the idea on this boards.

"I look at my vision board at least once a month to keep me focused," said Carolyn Lewis who works as an IT specialist on post. "I'm looking to keep building my skills and continue to put myself out there to meet new people."

Next month's forum will discuss using LinkedIn. For more information, contact Bessie Ferguson at 803-751-8187 or bessie.b.ferguson.civ@mail.mil.