Dear Blog:
Twenty minutes of exercise is an excellent way to reduce stress. Somehow those worries seem less troublesome once the heart rate increases, the blood circulates and the endorphins flow. Today I walked a forest trail, sunk my tennis shoes in the mud and crossed wooden bridges. A slight breeze landed green leaves on the trail and the sun poked through and dried the high ground mud. The trail diverted in many directions, my path dead-ended and I navigated out. Exercise definitely improves my perspective.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
kennan dewitt, thought diffusing
Those repeating negative thoughts that intrude into one's daily life. A symbol, a reminder, a flash, a traumatic re-experience. Usual responses are ignoring, angering, fearing, denying, busying, or continuing through a pointless path of emotional pain. Thought Diffusing involves acknowledging the realty of what is, without necessarily agreeing with or believing the realty is fair or appropriate. For example, saying to oneself "that's true, I accept that, " or "In spite of that, I'm okay," or just "yep, moving forward"," or it's beyond my control." Just a thought...
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
kennan dewitt, legal & mental health advocate, a professional blog
Stress reduction techniques: 1) go for a walk, 2) lift some weights, 3) play with your grandson 4)pet the dog, 5) pet the cat, 6) call a calm friend, 7) take a deep breath, 8) take one chore at a time, 9) take a bath or shower, 10) journal or write a letter, even if you don't mail it, 11) take a deep breath, take several deep breaths without hyperventilating, 12) go out for a meal, stay home for a meal, 13) listen to talk radio, 14) watch a nature program, 15) listen to a friend who needs a calming influence.
Brainstorming the meaning of "self -care."
Self-care begins with answering the question: What do I need to do right now, right at this moment, to take care of myself, physically, emotionally, spiritually? A nap, a snack, a break, turning off the noise, listening rather than talking, walking rather than running, accepting rather than fuming, whatever...
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