You may have heard someone encourage you with the simple advice to just “think positively” or “visualize your success”. However well intended, these words of advice can seem contrived and be taken the wrong way. Like many things, simple advice like staying positive and visualizing is far easier said than done. However, I’m writing in support of the philosophy that positive thinking and visualization can yield positive results! As an example, a relatable struggle of mine has been with tennis. After 6 weeks of lessons in my youth, I felt that my tennis game was a hazard to my community. This was because my swing would send the ball anywhere except where I was aiming. My first thought regarding
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