So many of the exercises
were beneficial throughout this term, it’s difficult to choose just two. My first choice of mental exercise that I
think is most beneficial is the Universal Loving Kindness exercise. This is the exercise found on page 93 of our
textbooks. I think this exercise is extremely beneficial to those in health
care and fitness professions. We are
working to help someone else reach their health goals, we should be mentally
fit. This exercise allows us to open our
mind and heart to all individuals. Since this is a short exercise (about 10
minutes), I plan on doing it every morning. My second choice is visualization; specifically,
the visualization exercise that was found on page 144-145 from this weeks’
unit. This gives me the opportunity to
relax and reflect back on when I felt happy, and healthy, and whole. I think implementing this exercise would be
very beneficial. It gives a person a chance to remember and focus on the good
times. Afterwards, we can reflect on what it is in life that causes us to not
feel this inward peace all the time, and work towards changing that.
Hi Becky,
ReplyDeleteI wish you luck on your doing a daily meditation practice, and know you will garner amazing benefits from it when you keep doing it. I too enjoyed the Universal Loving-Kindness practice the most, as I work best when I extend myself out to others. I have more trouble with focusing on myself, but that is something I plan on working on! Good luck with your future endeavors!
Becky
ReplyDeleteI had the same decision making issue this week. A daily meditative process can do so much for us mentally and physically. I too find that the Universal Loving kindness with its shorter time frame can be helpful, when I am most stressed is when I have the least time. (Imagine that -LOL)
I also use yoga in the evenings to bleed that stress relief over into my body, even just a 10-15 minute soft stretch and breathing session can help to clear my mind.
Best of luck in final week!
Rachel
Becky,
ReplyDeleteI loved the Universal Loving-Kindness exercise. It was easy to do and filled my heart with joy and compassion. I have been practicing this exercise as many times a week as possible. Sometimes 10-15 minutes is difficult to find in our days, but this exercise is well worth the time.
Teresa
Becky,
ReplyDeleteBoth of the exercises you chose were different than the ones I chose. I really enjoyed these two also though. I think I need the Loving Kindness exercise more than I want to admit to myself. I struggle with judging others a bit and, like you said, it's something I need to work on, being that I want to be a wellness counselor. Sometimes it's so hard for me to understand why some people are so unhealthy mentally and physically. I need to work on loving kindness everyday. I should take the time to do the exercise every morning.
Elizabeth
Hi Becky,
ReplyDeleteLoving kindness was my favorite exercise as well. I do agree that this would be a great exercise for our clients. Especially because you can change the words to fit their needs.