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Conscious Choices: A Guide to Self-Directed Learning

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?.

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Conscious Choices: A Guide to Self-Directed Learning

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

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

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

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

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

  6. 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).

  7. 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.

  8. Energy and Attention ENERGY ENERGY Attention Attention

  9. 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

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