Visualization Exercises

Your mind is incredibly powerful. When you mentally rehearse effective communication – seeing and feeling yourself handle a conversation well – you strengthen those neural pathways, making it more natural to interact positively in real life. This is a safe and powerful way to prepare your mind for skillful communication with your partner. The process will also equip you for greater success in creating your Action Plan session.

Instruction Video:

Your Visualization Guide to Unlock Deeper Connection

In the instruction video below, Marriage Mirror colleague Diantha Cavin will help you set the stage for your mental practice and then guide you through a brief visualization.

Quick Guided Visualization:

“Practice Makes Progress”

This brief, 5-minute visualization will help you quickly align your mind for harmonious communication with your partner. Before you dive in, map out the conversation you wish to visualize:

  1. When and where will your uninterrupted conversation take place?
  2. What will your partner look and sound like?
  3. Which specific speaking skill will you be focusing on?
  4. How do you want to feel during this interaction?

Deeper Guided Visualizations:

Listening – “Your ‘Heart’ of Hearing”

This guided visualization will allow you to experience a conversation with your partner in which you employ effective and positive listening habits. (NOTE: Advance to 9:35 if you want to skip the relaxation exercise and go directly to the Listening Practice with your spouse.)

Speaking – “Your Voice of Harmony”

This guided visualization will allow you to experience a conversation with your partner in which you employ effective and positive speaking habits. (NOTE: Advance to 7:15 if you want to skip the relaxation exercise and go directly to the Speaking Practice with your spouse.)

Environment – “Your Sanctuary of Connection”

This visualization will guide you through a conversation in a carefully chosen setting, allowing you to experience firsthand how specific environmental elements—like time, place, lighting, comfort, and even clothing—contribute to a more connected and productive discussion. (NOTE: Advance to 8:20 if you want to skip the relaxation exercise and go directly to the Environment Practice with your spouse.)

Printable Visualization Instruction Guide

Visualization Instruction Guide