Visualization is about envisioning your goal (if it is something tangible) or yourself achieving the goal. Athletes do it when training for a big race. It is important to think about all your senses (what you see, smell, hear) and how you feel to create a really powerful vision. By walking through the path to your goal in your mind, it also helps you anticipate some things that might go wrong and how you can avoid or deal with them.
I have used this technique to plan for a road trip and what to pack. I have also used it to prep myself for the next day. I walk through the main things I want to get accomplished. I also think about some of the disruptions that sometimes get in the way and mentally prepare for them (I.e. child waking up early, traffic, etc). Part of my daily preparation is also reviewing my schedule, so highlight anything special i need to prepare for. I also select my clothes and anything I need to bring with me to work. By visualizing the highlights of my day ahead of time, I feel more confident about getting the important things done and do not worry as much about them.
I am now using visualization to focus on the goal of potty training my son. It helps keep me energized about the process and feeling positive and excited about the end result.
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