Conscious Choices: A Guide to Self-Directed Learning Chapter Four Energy: Mental & Physical Well-Being.

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Conscious Choices: A Guide to Self-Directed Learning Chapter Four Energy: Mental & Physical Well-Being

What is Optimal Health? Sense of vitality and well-being Disease-free Feeling positive Energetic Clear-headed Relaxed Good physical shape

What are the Qualities of Good Energy? Vitality Motivation Focus Clarity A general sense of well-being Optimism

What Drains Our Energy Negative Thoughts & Emotions Illness Poor Diet Confusion

What Influences How We View Our Health? Personal Values Cultural Beliefs Heritage and Family Modern Medicine Alternative Medicine

Conserving Energy Stop unnecessary… Tension (shoulders, neck, face, hands). Repetitive movements (fidgeting). Talking (slow down inner & outer talk). Thinking about past or future (worrying, reminiscing).

Focusing Extra Energy Move excess mental energy into a physical activity. Focus on a central point in the body. Visualize a calming image. Use prolonged physical activity (biking, walking) to mentally reflect, brainstorm, or problem solve.

Energy and Attention ENERGY Attention Attention ENERGY

Neutral Energy Manage the expression of negative emotions (do not focus on them) Practice detached involvement (don’t take everything personally!) Develop inner stillness (quiet self-talk) Eat fresh foods,drink water & breathe! Relax in a pleasant environment