The exercise for the week, I thought was really going to work, but failed half way through. Either these exercises are way too long, or I am just not getting the benefit of hanging in there. I did not find this exercise beneficial not because it was difficult, but because of how long the exercise was. I loved the background music of the waves, and the gentle voice of the woman that spoke. It reminded me of how I spend my summers basking in the sunshine sitting close to the water and just thinking about nothing. I think for me it will have to take actually going to the beach, finding a quiet space and then I could probably do my mental workout with the sounds of nature real and present. I would recommend this to others as one could only try.
The concept of the mental workout is by regulating yourself to take time and do some sort of prayer or meditation each and every day. The research indicates that doing mental workouts be improve your health and well-being to make you a happier wholesome soul. The way I could implement my mental workouts is doing it early in the morning when I first wake up and doing it right before I go to bed. I also need to find an exercise that works for me because quite frankly, I have not grasped the exercises. Anyone else have this problem?
Have a great healthy week <3
Donna
Hi Donna,
ReplyDeleteI found this exercise to be a little easier. I don't know if it was because of the woman's voice and the ocean sounds or because I feel that I am in a better place this week after getting rid of what I think to think of as negative distractions. I did have a hard time with the part where we are suppose to take the negative feelings from a loved one. I don't think that I am in that deep with all this yet to be able to visualize that but I feel like I am getting there. Your idea of going to the beach and trying the exercise sounds good and even if it doesn't work you are at the beach so yea!
Heidi
Donna,
ReplyDeleteI personally find guided exercises difficult to follow. I do not seem to be able to clear my mind in part because I am so focused on following the directions and wondering if I'm doing it right. What does work for me is a walk in the park or some other form of moderate intensity, rhythmic exercise. I don't know if it's the motion, the breathing, or the sound of my footsteps, but my mind clears right up.
I would have loved to hear this exercise, but somehow it was not meant to be. I ended up recording my own and following my own voice which may have helped me through the exercise. I found it a huge success! Hopefully you will be able to decide on the "perfect time" that helps you get through subsequent exercises! Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteI am also having trouble grasping the exercises. My mind is in constant chatter... I am a multi tasker extraordinaire, and I actually blame my lack of ability to concentrate on this to a degree. My mind never slows down. It can be very aggravating.
ReplyDeleteI have success with the guided imagery at times. I do better when it can be done in person. It actually can help me center if I feel responsible for paying attention to the person performing the exercise. I do still have the feeling that I cannot stay completely focused though.
I do believe that I will need to practice often. I would love to calm this clutter that I call my mind.
Donna, don't give up! I have a hard time finishing the exercises at well. I find it is getting easier as I practice and I find that I am able to identify more of what works but its still not a consistent factor like I wish it was. I wish it worked the same every time. I think sometimes it is my focus that gets in the way. Especially with my little ones wanting all my attention.
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