The Loving Kindness exercise was very beneficial. I did find that the sound of the ocean waves were very inviting and relaxing. When the narrator spoke, her words were somewhat distracting because I was trying to concentrate on the task, and then I was given another task to take on. I wouldn't recommend this exercise to others because I wouldn't like anyone to have to think about their loved one suffering. To me, that is not a relaxing thought, it would stir too many emotions and make me become anxious or stressed.
To gain maximum benefit from contemplative practice, it is important to clearly understand the practices and methods that you will be using (Dacher, 2006). The most meaningful aim of contemplative practice is not rest and relaxation but rather the progressive development of an expanded consciousness and its healing capacities (Dacher, 2006). I would implement mental workouts during my early morning hours. During this time of the day I am the only one up throughout the house and I will be able to focus and contemplate on healing my mind.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Relaxation Exercise
Part 4
This relaxation exercise was not as soothing and relaxing. There was more thinking and more imagining than I prefer when trying to find a calm relaxing state to settle into. I do think this exercise was beneficial because I had to learn and train my body to stay calm and listen carefully to the directions what were being given.
This relaxation exercise was not as soothing and relaxing. There was more thinking and more imagining than I prefer when trying to find a calm relaxing state to settle into. I do think this exercise was beneficial because I had to learn and train my body to stay calm and listen carefully to the directions what were being given.
Holistic Personal Inventory
Part 1
Physical Wellbeing - I rate myself at a 8 in this category. I do exercise on a daily basis, and I have a healthy diet. With my busy and hectic schedule ahead of me everyday, I believe that I could could incorporate more stretching exercises. I have certain personal fitness goals that I would like to achieve.
Spiritual Wellbeing- I rate myself at a 5 in this category. This is a need that I am very aware of that needs a lot of an improvement in my life. I think with everything that I have going on throughout my day, implementing a more calmer and relaxing part of my day is challenging. Meditating to have a clearer thinking pattern is one of the goals I am working on. I know this will help me become a lot more less stressful, and enjoy the happy moments of my day more often.
Psychological Wellbeing- I rate myself at a 7 in this category. Finding time with myself is quite a challenge in my life. As a wife and mother of 4 I am always busy! I do know the importance of taking care of myself physically, spiritually, and psychologically. It will allow me to have a stronger marriage, and become an even greater mother to my children. This is another goal I am always working on. Lastly, it will build better relationships with everyone around me.
Part 2
Physical Wellbeing Goal- Incorporate stretching and pilates before I go to bed and right after I wake up in the morning.
Spiritual Wellbeing Goal- Meditate, pray, and read my Bible more often before I start my day.
Psychological Wellbeing Goal- Schedule more time for myself, accept myself with all my flaws.
Part 3
Just as I schedule everything from errands to due dates for my family and I, I need to schedule and write down reminders of my personal goals to better myself.
Physical Wellbeing - I rate myself at a 8 in this category. I do exercise on a daily basis, and I have a healthy diet. With my busy and hectic schedule ahead of me everyday, I believe that I could could incorporate more stretching exercises. I have certain personal fitness goals that I would like to achieve.
Spiritual Wellbeing- I rate myself at a 5 in this category. This is a need that I am very aware of that needs a lot of an improvement in my life. I think with everything that I have going on throughout my day, implementing a more calmer and relaxing part of my day is challenging. Meditating to have a clearer thinking pattern is one of the goals I am working on. I know this will help me become a lot more less stressful, and enjoy the happy moments of my day more often.
Psychological Wellbeing- I rate myself at a 7 in this category. Finding time with myself is quite a challenge in my life. As a wife and mother of 4 I am always busy! I do know the importance of taking care of myself physically, spiritually, and psychologically. It will allow me to have a stronger marriage, and become an even greater mother to my children. This is another goal I am always working on. Lastly, it will build better relationships with everyone around me.
Part 2
Physical Wellbeing Goal- Incorporate stretching and pilates before I go to bed and right after I wake up in the morning.
Spiritual Wellbeing Goal- Meditate, pray, and read my Bible more often before I start my day.
Psychological Wellbeing Goal- Schedule more time for myself, accept myself with all my flaws.
Part 3
Just as I schedule everything from errands to due dates for my family and I, I need to schedule and write down reminders of my personal goals to better myself.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Reflective Statement
The Journey On Relaxation Exercise was just what I needed! I think I got a little too relaxed, because I did doze off toward the end! It felt sort of strange someone telling me to just lay back and relax. I don't get told that too often, especially running around with my 4 children all day! I believe this exercise taught me how to allow my body to let go and relax. This is a good mid-day exercise to get your blood flowing and to settle your mind so you can the rest of the day to calmly accomplish tasks in an orderly way. At least, that's how I felt after the exercise. I will be coming back to this exercise quite often!
Welcome Statement!
Hello fellow bloggers!
I'm so excited about this course and the starting of this blog. This blog Skip-Jump-Fit, will be a blog of information about the importance of kids being healthy and how exercise can be really fun! As a mother of 4 children I enjoy cooking healthy tasty food for my family. Just as any other children, my children can be picky eaters at times. I find it fun and challenging to create snacks and meals that are full of vitamins and nutrients and scrumptious at the same time!
My family and are also very active enjoy exercising. We really enjoy playing sports and just running around outdoors! If the weather doesn't permit us to run around outside, we have plenty of room on the inside to play games, even a little throwing football passes from time to time!
I look forward to sharing some photos of my tasty nutritious meals and snacks the I feed my 4 hungry children! I will also be sharing videos of different exercises and games that keep my children active indoors and outdoors!
I'm so excited about this course and the starting of this blog. This blog Skip-Jump-Fit, will be a blog of information about the importance of kids being healthy and how exercise can be really fun! As a mother of 4 children I enjoy cooking healthy tasty food for my family. Just as any other children, my children can be picky eaters at times. I find it fun and challenging to create snacks and meals that are full of vitamins and nutrients and scrumptious at the same time!
My family and are also very active enjoy exercising. We really enjoy playing sports and just running around outdoors! If the weather doesn't permit us to run around outside, we have plenty of room on the inside to play games, even a little throwing football passes from time to time!
I look forward to sharing some photos of my tasty nutritious meals and snacks the I feed my 4 hungry children! I will also be sharing videos of different exercises and games that keep my children active indoors and outdoors!
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