1. Review the exercises and practice sessions you have completed in this course. Choose two practices that you have determined to be most beneficial. How can you implement these practices in your personal life to foster "mental fitness"? Provide specific examples.
I like the Subtle Mind and Visualization exercises the best. I think that I have gotten more out of them than the other ones, in that, I was able to stay more focused and achieve some results by participating in them. When a stressful situation comes up I like to take a few minutes to do some deep breathing exercises to regroup and it seems to be easier to come to a solution. In addition, I have one of those relazing visualization screen saver scenes on my computer at work and when things get stressful I just sit there and imagine myself in that place. I keep telling myself when I graduate I am going to find a hammack on the ocean somewhere and stay there for like three weeks.
And in these days of people being unemployed people walking away from their homes we need to be positive. I like your idea of a screen saver that you can focus on. Or with out the screen saver think of a place you would like to be other than where you are at the time. Think also about someone else who is worse off than you. Oh I so do wish also to find a place alone.
ReplyDeleteKaren Grissom
Dear Audry,
ReplyDeleteI loved your idea of the screen saver and I am going to incorporate that into my work life. I also use a water fountain, plants and a stress relief spray that has eucalyptus and mint in it. They tease me at work when they smell it and say I must be feeling stress! Aromatherapy works for me as does visualiztion! I was also glad to read of your ability to stop and breath when you feel the need. That is a great skill. Thank you, The Nutritionista
OH, OH! Take me with you to the ocean! I PROMISE to hang my hammock down the beach from you so you are not disturbed! lol That sounds so nice.
ReplyDeleteI really like the idea of the screen saver. As much as we have to be on the computer during online college, that would definitely come in handy. Beth also said that she does deep breathing when feeling stressed. While I do this sometimes without thinking, I need to make a more conscious effort to do this several times before tackling the issues at hand. I would also recommend this approach to clients.
MK
Hi Audrey,
ReplyDeleteLet me know when you leave for that hammock; I'll join you! lol There is nothing like ocean sounds to help me relax. I have been doing the same thing as your when I encounter a stressful situation; I take a moment, breathe deeply, and regroup so I don't lose my temper or develop anxiety. It has been working wonderfully for me. I have a Blue Ridge Mountain highway screen saver I bought in Virgina over the Thanksgiving holiday and just watching it totally relaxes me. I am a nature lover at heart and this screen saver takes me back to some great camping memories from my youth.
Beth :)