Monday, December 12, 2011
Relaxed and Refreshed
I have found through this course that meditation and visualization are the two most beneficial practices for myself. I have found that both can be challenging a little especially around my house to find a quiet place with no interuptions. I have though found times late at night after everyone is in bed and early in the morning before anyone rises in the morning to be the most convienient. Both these times also help me tremendously. Not only is it because I will have no interuptions and all is quiet, but after a long a stressful day what better way to unwind right before bed or what better way to start a day than by being relaxed and ready to take on the world. Both times seem to fit my lifestyle perfectly and I have been trying evey day to implement them into my daily routine. Most days this is possible, but there are a few where I still find it hard to unwind or wake up completely to get the exercises done to the point where their effect is a lasting one. Using these exercises help me a great deal and I believe the more I use them the more that their affects will have on my life. It is great to start and end the day relaxed and refreshed. This also gives me the opportunity to reflect on the days events and to let them go and be ready for the next day. Also it allows me to start the days refreshed and relaxed and ready to take on the world and free from stress. Hopefully the more I do these practices the longer the effects will last throughout the day and hopefully one day I will be able to stay stress free throughout the entire day.
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I agree with starting and/or ending your day with mental fitness exercises such as visualization or meditation. Yes, I have found that the more I do the exercises the better I feel for longer periods of time. I also like the breathing exercises that you can do almost anywhere so you can do those say in the middle of the day when you are feeling stressed at work or with the kids, husband, etc. Even being able to sit and deep breath and concentrate on your breath for a few minutes really helps relax and calm your body and mind.
ReplyDeleteAs we have learned, calming the mind also relaxes and calms the body which is important for our physical health as well as our mental health and fitness. Of course, if our body is stressed and our mind is stressed is causes both physical and mental health issues such as high blood pressure and blood sugar just to name a couple. It can also cause migraine headaches and fatigue. When we look at our health we need to look at the whole and realize we need a physical workout and a mental workout. The best mental workout is our meditation and visualization exercises. The ones that work best for you are the ones you should do because you will gain the most value from them. Everyone is different.
In Health
Michelle C.