Another typical beautiful day on the beach- breezy, sunny, and cool.
Remember back in the day of Pentium I’s, 2400 or 9600 baud modems, or computer games like Number Crunchers? These were the days when SCREENSAVERS were all the rage. People (myself included) got excited when the computer snoozed and put on a slideshow! “Wow, this is technology at it’s coolest!” Well, nowadays you can simulate playing as a Beatle, find anything you want in a matter or seconds, or view videos and pictures you just took from your phone.
But there is an easy way to resurrect the excitement from your screensaver, and I’ll take you through it in a few steps.
First, create an empty folder inside your My Pictures folder and name it “Visual Reinforcers” or “Flash Card Goals”.
Then, go search the web for large wallpapers or images that really excite you. (Google Images is my choice). You may have all the pictures already on your computer. The point is to get a variety of images that are a few of your favorite things you have or want, or it could just be amazing images that make you feel more intelligent or broaden your perspective. I currently have 89 images of cars, artwork, landscapes, and just plain coolness. Have your high-res collection?
Next go to Start, Control Panel, Personalization, Screen Savers. (I’m using Windows Vista) Now instead of the old 3D text or Windows logo (remember the flying toasters?), select Photos. To the right, click Settings, Browse, and then select the folder you created as (Visual Reinforcers) or whatever.
It’s not a new idea, but I love high resolution photos. It can be a good way of reminding yourself that you want to continue towards a specific image in your mind. You can have a folder that motivates you during the day, or you can have a folder that relaxes you at night. You can also edit the images and write on them. Be creative, and your computer will encourage you while it sleeps!
Yeah i remember the flying toasters LOL – my chuckle for the day. I often thought about doing this with pics I recieved from the weddings I’ve been involved in.
Vicki http://www.bridalthreadshq.com
Great idea. Images with a view(like on a mountain)over looking the water really relax me.
Jose Escalante
http://www.ChampionGreenEnergy.com
Wow cool! I remember I even enjoyed the colored lines that changed directions – it was mesmerizing!!!! Great information!
Lisa McLellan
Babysitting Services – Babysitters and Nannies
I guess you could call it the good old days. Now you are bringing it back.
Robert Martin
http://www.carbuyinghq.com
this is a great idea. you can also use Powerpoint and have a slideshow going while you are doing other things.
Seize the Day,
Rob
Sales Tactics For Small Business Owners
I like it! I am using the Japanese Golden Pagoda as my screenaver, but couldn’t get the image turned vertically so am looking at it 90 degrees off.
Cleanse from the inside out, Katie
tell me if you find an image for a 89 1/2 Porsche 911, targa . . . love those little buggers.
Expanding spheres of influence, Kate
What a great idea. I’m going to start using this.
Steve Chambers, B2B Sale Trainer
Very Hypnotic.
Robert Martin
http://www.carbuyinghq.com
Great idea.
I love dramatic landscapes and pictures with people smiling and laughing.
martin-wright.com
Good tip’s. Continual reinforcement…
Bert
BusinessAndMarketingMakeover.com/blog
Very cool post. I just may do this!
Health, Fitness for Working People — Darryl Pace
Anyone else feeling nostalgic for the flying toasters? *sniff* Probably some smarty will start selling it as a “retro” screensaver.
Keri Eagan
Anything Alternative
Hi Greg,
oh that DOES sound funny. YES I DO remember those days. I even purchased a cd with really beautiful snow inspired landscapes.
Now of course I do SO much of all of my work on my laptop that if IT is sleeping… so am I! lol
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
Single Baby Boomer Dating Success Expert
I appreciate the detail instructions. They can never be too detailed for me.