1. Review
the exercises and practice sessions you have completed in this course. (Loving
Kindness, Subtle mind, Visualization, meditation etc.) Choose two practices
that you have determined to be most beneficial. How can you implement these
practices in your personal life to foster “mental fitness”? Provide specific
examples.
Of
all the exercises and practice sessions completed so far, I found the
Loving-Kindness and Subtle Mind exercises to be the most beneficial. The background noise of crashing waves was very soothing
to listen to. As I close my eyes and get into a comfortable position each time,
I am able to relax and focus much more easily. I can implement these practices
in my personal life to foster “mental fitness” by practicing it on a daily
basis for it to be effective. These practices are an essential aspect of my
overall health and wellness, which can help attain integral health and true
flourishing of my mind, body, and spirit (Dacher, 2006). They allowed me to reduce disturbing emotions while
enhancing positive emotions to help promote well-being. Also,
I can
calm my mind and enrich the mind/body connection.
References
Dacher, E. (2006). Integral Health: The Path to Human
Flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications, Inc.
Hi Danielle,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you totally. We have to use these practices in our lives to implement positive reactions towards people, ourselves and our mental health. I have enjoyed using the loving kindness and meditation practices. I too had enjoyed the background sounds in the subtle mind exercise but I must say I rather the meditation aspect. Good job Danielle!
Althenia Morris