Visualization and meditation are my two most beneficial exercises. I am able to meditate now for only a few minutes without having a though run through my mind. I couldn't even do it for 30 seconds at first. It has been very helpful to me in so many ways. I am learning to control my breathing when I have asthma attacks, my skin is clearing up and I don't get frustrated and angry that easily anymore. I am a much calmer person through meditation.
Visualization has also helped me so much. I learned this technique when I took a stress class. I used to use this technique when I began to get anxious and visualizing a calming, serene scene in my head would help put me somewhere else away from the chaos. I would use different scenes over time because at somepoint my images just wouldn't work anymore. I have begun to use this technique once again to help me learn to push the noise out of my head and to clear my thoughts. This has helped me find meditating easier. Visualizing my outcomes versus visualizing just a scene (tropical paradise, mountains) has proved more beneficial in helping me move forward instead of simply keeping me calm.
The other exercises were also beneficial but these two were the most beneficial in my life. I use them all the time now.
I understand how it could be difficult to meditate even for just thirsty seconds. I had the same problem in the beginning of this course. I could not just close my eyes, relax, and clear my mind. Every time I tried to do it, all that would happen is that I start thinking more about things that are bothering me. However, visualization has enabled me to let go of my worries and drift away elsewhere. As a result, I learned a method for meditation. Visualization and meditation really work well with each other, and it is something that I will continue on doing even after this course.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about these two! I have always had a little bit of a temper but when I feel myself starting to get upset I am more easily calmed because of the techniques I have learned through out this course. I will continue to work on getting better at all the elements we have learned! Good luck to you in your future endeavors! Great Job!
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