1. Describe your experience. (Did you find it beneficial? Difficult?) Why or Why not? Would you recommend this to others? Why or Why not?
I enjoyed the contemplative exercise though I have to admit I found it really hard to focus for 20 minutes. There isn't any place in my house where I can completely shut out all noise and distraction so I could always hear children yelling and running around; not the best for meditation! I hope for future exercises I can record it or copy it onto a CD so that I can practice while I am running. The time when I am out for a run is pretty much the only quiet and alone time that I get so I really want to make the most out of it! I would definitely recommend it to other people because I know that, given time and practice it can have a profoundly positive effect.
2. What is the concept of �Mental Workout? What does the research indicate are the proven benefits of a Mental Work Out? How can you implement mental workouts to foster your psychological health?
A "mental workout" refers to consciously training the mind to work towards achieving a higher sense of awareness and control over the thoughts, emotions, impulses and images that fill our everyday lives. Research has shown that individuals that practice mental fitness have brains that show greater organization and a heightened awareness. These mental workouts have to be scheduled just like anything else and, like physical workouts, can be very hard at first. The key is to keep plugging away even when it is hard and eventually it will become much easier and even very enjoyable. This needs to be a conscious effort that each of us makes to improve our daily lives and work towards living our full potential.
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Heidi
Hi Heidi, it took me several attempts before i found a quiet space to do the meditation. I try to practice the meditation every free chance i get, sometimes all I can do is allow myself to breath in all my cares, and worry and exhale loving-kindness to the different areas of my life; even just before you fall asleep. I know what it means to have a lot of daily distractions, I hope these humble suggestions will help you on your way to human flourishing.
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Thank you, Joan, I really appreciate your suggestions :-)
ReplyDeleteHello Heide,
ReplyDeleteYou are not alone on this strugle of trying to meditate and see yourself not meeting your goal. Do not be discarriaged we are so many; learning who to do the exercises. Just do like wise, they say practise is the best teacher, yours is not to give up. Try different times that you see a chance and try even if you can hold for three minutes without your mind wandering that is a okay.
I have had a difficult time to learn who to blog, things never worked for me and I am so thankful with help that everyone is giving. I have managered to start the exercises and I am caught up by sleeping. I can not set still without doing anything because my mind is a wanderer. I have to learn to focus and follow the directions without sleeping. Loving -kindness is a good exercise. I will try to do do the exercise bit by bit until I succeed