From 6ac75a41b689e8c672340814c95a1910937d9061 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ida-ccc Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:08:52 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] Update simulation.md --- _mental_models/simulation.md | 61 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 50 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/_mental_models/simulation.md b/_mental_models/simulation.md index fc7f456..8eb1c21 100644 --- a/_mental_models/simulation.md +++ b/_mental_models/simulation.md @@ -6,28 +6,67 @@ summary: Running a mind simulation makes it easier for one to accomplish their g prerequisites: --- -#### Description +## Description -Running mental simulation on something before doing it makes it much easier to accomplish it. +Running a mental simulation before doing something makes it much easier to accomplish. -#### Practice +When you mentally rehearse an action, your brain becomes familiar with it. The unknown becomes known. Resistance decreases. What once felt intimidating starts to feel procedural. -1. Write a SMALL goal you wish to achieve. -2. Close your eyes and imagine your self taking all the steps from your current situation to the situation where you have achieved your goal. +## Practice + +1. Write a **SMALL** goal you wish to achieve. +2. Close your eyes and imagine yourself taking all the steps from your current situation to the moment you achieve your goal. +3. Visualize the details: movements, sensations, environment, and possible obstacles. #### Example-1 -1. Taking cold shower -2. Close your eyes and imagine taking off your clothes, taking your towel, going in the shower, hanging your towel, opening the cold water, feeling the cold water touch your head, your shoulders, your back/chest, your legs etc.. +**Taking a Cold Shower** + +Close your eyes and imagine: +- Taking off your clothes. +- Picking up your towel. +- Walking to the shower. +- Hanging the towel. +- Turning the handle to cold. +- Feeling the water hit your head. +- Your shoulders. +- Your chest and back. +- Your legs. -When you visualize it for 2 minutes, doing the real thing becomes much easier. +When you visualize it for two minutes, doing the real thing becomes much easier. The shock feels expected rather than surprising. #### Example-2 -1. Talking with that cute single girl at the bar -2. Close your eyes, imagine getting up, moving toward her, saying "Hi", smiling, hearing her say hi back, telling her your name while holding out your hand in handshake position, hearing her say "ow I have a boyfriend", smiling and saying "have a good evening, he is a lucky guy", while you're leaving hearing her laugh and say thank you, turning back and taking a glance once more to see her smile while going back to your place +**Approaching Someone You Find Attractive** + +Close your eyes and imagine: +- Standing up. +- Walking toward them. +- Saying “Hi” and smiling. +- Hearing them say hi back. +- Introducing yourself while offering your hand. + +Also imagine possible outcomes. For example, they might say, “Oh, I have a boyfriend.” + +You smile and respond calmly, “Have a good evening. He’s a lucky guy.” +You walk away composed. + +By visualizing both success and rejection, you remove uncertainty. The fear decreases because you have already experienced it in your mind. + +#### Example-3 + +**Giving a Presentation** + +Close your eyes and imagine: +- Opening your laptop. +- Connecting it to the screen. +- Standing in front of the room. +- Beginning your first sentence clearly. +- Clicking through the slides. +- Imagine stumbling on a word — and smoothly correcting yourself. +- Imagine finishing and hearing applause. -Now you can get up and go to the bathroom because it is going to take at least a couple more of this practice until you feel confident enough to approach a girl. +After mentally rehearsing, the real presentation feels like a repeat rather than a first attempt.