The concept of mental workout to me is exactly how it sounds..exercising the mind to be healthy. According to Dacher(pg. 63), mental training can transform the mind by reducing disturbing emotions that can cause anger, hate, fear , worry, confusion and doubt. At that time it will help positive emotions such as patience, loving-kindness, acceptance, openness and happiness. So through this mind- body connection we help reduce the mental distress and physical disease which are usually linked together.
In order for my to implement this I need to take the time out each day to mentally train my mind. If I just take 15 minutes a day maybe after the kids have went to sleep and focus I can make a difference in my life by relieving the stresses that way so I don't have to worry all the time.
Hello Renee,
ReplyDeleteI had a difficult time keeping my mind from wandering during the exercise, with a loud household, but was amazed at how controlling our emotions can be easy when able to devote full attention. I thought of my mother first and then my husband. Wonder what that says about me? I love my husband very much too, but my mother is a great person that has worked very hard all her life to raise me to what I am now. I guess its ok to love them both. The part where we had to look at negative feelings/emotions was beneficial to me since there are a few people in my life who have wronged me, but I thought I had forgiven them. This exercise helped me to see that negative emotions are still there, which is harmful to my health. I plan to try this exercise again in a quiet environment to reap full benefits.
Hello Rene I actually enjoyed the video i felt that it made me relax and unwind any time i hear the sounds of the waves at a beach crashing and the seguuls it always seems to have a soothing effect on me. I also felt that i was in control of my emotions during the video i feel that this exercise helped me to get rid of some of negetive emotions that i feeland yes it is amazing that we have the capability to focus and concentrate even when there is a lot of noise in the room good post I enjoyed reading it CK.
ReplyDeleteRenee,
ReplyDeleteThis exercise did not work that good for me either. I had a really hard time with the beginning of the exercise but the middle and ending were ok. I think for me it makes sense because it is so much easier for me to give love then it is to receive; not saying that I am not loved it is just had to imagines taking that love from someone that is not really giving it to me. But I guess that like you stated you were working too hard as I felt I was as well.
I think that we need to find an exercise or technique that works and go with it. I think that there is no right or wrong way to exercise the brain but I do believe that if you are working too hard to achieve that goal then you should try something else or try it a couple more times. I would have to say though that the more I tried it the harder it seemed so for me I think I will move on to a different exercise to exercise my brain (ha-ha).
I also would like to tell you how much I have enjoyed following your blog. You have very interesting post regarding our homework and I find myself checking your blog often to see what you have to say about the exercises in comparison to how I felt.
I look forward to reading more
Melissa Brandt
Somtimes it takes me a while to focus. I think I need to do more mental workouts! Happy blogging!
ReplyDeleteRenee,
ReplyDeleteI thnk that the more we say something in our head, the more we begin to believe it. Saying a positive phrase over and over is a great way to trick our minds into being positive. The Assessment was a great tool to find out what areas of my life need help. I did have trouble pinpointing the area without the tool since it was my psychospiritual development. We cannot see this aspect of our health so it is easy to not even think about it. I didn't realize how much work, kids, school, and other things took over my mind and caused me to be a little insane at times. Through performing meditation exercises this quarter, I have been able to figure out what to do to reduce stress and improve my memory.
So true though, what doesn't work for you may be just what another person needs to heal.
Tracy