Sunday, September 30, 2012
A Failed Mission
It's been a hectic week and weekend for me, and as my to-do list piles higher and higher I was excited that one of the to-do's was actually a chance to "to-don't" and unwind! How often are you assigned to relax? Perfect. Much to my dismay, this was not the experience I was hoping for or needed. I had a very hard time focusing and keeping my mind from drifting from all the other things I needed to do outside of laying there and relaxing-- even if it was homework. I had a class in undergrad called Psychology of Pain management and he would often try to put us under relaxation hypnosis, sometimes I fell for it, and sometimes I had to be intentional about redirecting my focus. I tried pretty hard to direct my blood flow to my hands and feet, which happen to be freezing, a welcome home present to the great white North, but nothing changed. So much for that attempt to de-stress. On to a cup of tea and more work. Better luck next time!
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Janessa,
ReplyDeleteGirl we are on the same page! I failed miserably as well. I tried really I did, but I just couldn't get my mind to be still. I have so much going on that even laying down seems impossible until like 1 or 2 am. Maybe after next week I can hit a point where slow motion is an option. Until then I try my hardest and do my best. Staying positive that its all worth it in the end :) I look forward to class with you and wish you nothing but the best.
Hi Janessa,
ReplyDeleteYeah I though this assignment was not exactly what I wanted to do. When I get assigned a lot of work I usually don't want to relax until it is all done. Personally, I can only relax when I feel all the work is done, or there is a good place to take a break after finishing a good chunk of the work load. I thought it was funny to read your comment about trying to send blood to your hands and feet when you are "freezing." Well I hope you have a good week, and talk to you later.
Oh sweetie, I am so sorry that you weren't able to enjoy this, but I completely understand how it could happen. It can be really hard to focus on relaxing when all you can think of is the list of a million things you need to do by yesterday. It's so true that the body does what the mind tells it to, and if the mind says "don't relax"....the body...it "don't relax". Have a great week, sweetie!
ReplyDeleteJanessa,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry the exercise didn't meet your expectations. Luckily for me it was a positive experience. Like you the last few days have been very hectic and stressful so I was looking forward to some "assigned" relaxation. Between my yoga routine and saving the Journey On exercise for bedtime, this was the perfect combination for R&R for me!! I drifted right off to sleep easily. I hope your week gets better and less hectic.
Brandy
Hello Janessa,
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel. I could not get my mind to relax and had to keep forcing myself to relax. It funny because all i want is to relax but when i have the opportunity, like its my homework, i can not relax. I have noticed for a while now i have had a very difficult time figuring out whats going on in my mind. I just cant communicate with my head sometimes. Well i hope this class helps both of us learn to relax!
~Shay