Before her dance competition, Shalini uses creative visualisation to…

Before her dance competition, Shalini uses creative visualisation to deal with stress. Arrange the following in the order she should follow:

(A) She sets herself a realistic goal for the competition.
(B) She quiets her mind, relaxes her body and closes her eyes.
(C) She pictures herself performing the dance well.
(D) She turns the imagined scene into reality on stage.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → A, B, C, D

(A) She sets herself a realistic goal for the competition. — First. Before visualising one must set a realistic goal, as it builds confidence. So goal setting comes first, not after the imagery.

(B) She quiets her mind, relaxes her body and closes her eyes. — Second. Visualising is easier with a quiet mind, relaxed body and closed eyes. This state is reached before she pictures the scene.

(C) She pictures herself performing the dance well. — Third. Creative visualisation uses imagery and imagination. Now she pictures the dance going well.

(D) She turns the imagined scene into reality on stage. — Fourth. The calm state cuts out unbidden thoughts and gives the creative energy to turn the imagined scene into reality, so this comes last.

NCERT (2026-27): “Stress Management Techniques …
Creative Visualisation : It is an effective technique for dealing with stress. Creative visualisation is a subjective experience that uses imagery and imagination. Before visualising one must set oneself a realistic goal, as it helps build confidence. It is easier to visualise if one’s mind is quiet, body relaxed and eyes are closed. This reduces the risk of interference from unbidden thoughts and provides the creative energy needed for turning an imagined scene into reality.”