For me the most beneficial practices are visualization for both relaxation and outcome, and mindful meditation. Visualization of course can be used in stressful situations by imaging calming scenes in order to lower heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure. Then again you can also visualize how you want a situation to turn out by doing a mental run through kind of like a dress rehearsal of sorts. I'm a planner so this works well for me.
Mindful meditation, working to calm the mind works well for me, especially when practicing it while being active. For example in my other class there was discussion about how running, walking, or cycling can be used while meditating and letting the mind drift freely. This is especially beneficial for me because I do not really have 30 minutes to sit in the same spot and meditate while not doing anything else. Multitasking is definitely the only way that I will fit it into my day.
I love your suggustion of useing visualization to see how you want a situation to go! I am a planner as well and I would defiantly benifit from doing that. I also agree with you that it is difficult to find 30 minutes a day to sit and do nothing but meditate, as much as I would love it f I could that is just not possible. I'm glad that you have found exercises that work for you :)
ReplyDeleteJesi,
ReplyDeleteI too like (have to ) multi-task. I enjoy practicing the mindful meditation while walking,listening to the birds and wildlife--practice being in the moment. It clears my mind and eases anxiety, while working the body.
Take care and stay Well!!
Becky