The benefits of having an imaginary friend -

There are many benefits to having an imaginary friend. People tend to associate imaginary friends with children. But what if this continued throughout adulthood.

The benefits fo having an imaginary friend

There were certainly times in my life when I felt crippled. People around me would not tell me what I wanted to hear. Or failed to give me the attention I needed.

Overtime I just began to imagine someone telling me it. This ‘someone’ was an imaginary friend.

I recently did a visualization meditation exercise which lasted 10 minutes. I met my future self and asked her questions on the things I can do now to be more like her.

After doing it, I thought to myself an imaginary friend could actually be your ideal self.

It’s the person you have a deep desire to be. The goal achiever. The public speaker. A humanitarian perhaps.

More ways it can benefit you

It can also help you visualize the kind of relationship you want to have with yourself.

Or the kind of relationship you want to experience with a romantic partner in the future.

An imaginary friend can also help boost your confidence or energy levels so you feel more up for doing activities on your own. Whether thats going to your favorite shopping mall or just sitting and reading a book to yourself on a bench.

It’s like self talk in a way, a great way for you to feel accepted, valued, and happy especially during times alone during adulthood.

The benefits of having an imaginary friend are countless.

Other types of imaginary friends

Virtual relationships are encouraged. So why aren’t imaginary friends?

Celebrities are like imaginary friends to people. They are admired for their talents and have fan bases that influence their decisions. And the fans do the exact same, their decisions can be influenced by what that celebrity does.

So why cant an imaginary friend influence us?