A lot can happen in a year. As you reflect on 2015 . What have you decided to change in your life moving forward? What is on your Wish List?
“imagination is more important than knowledge” Albert Einstein
Imagery techniques and visualisation has long been used by most if not all cultures of the world, ancient and modern, and by most therapeutic approaches. Imagery is considered to be more effective when we are feeling relaxed. Imagery is used as a means to relax meditate improve future personal performance and development bring about future success gain confidence improve mood states reduce distress associated with traumatic memories gain understanding, insight, inner wisdom help overcome physical illnesses improve sports performance There is a growing body of evidence to support its use in a wide variety of physical conditions, and increasing evidence of its effectiveness in mental health (e.g. Gilbert & Irons 2004, Holmes, Arntz, Smucker 2007, Holmes, Crane, Fennell, Williams 2007, Stopa 2009). Imagery techniques are most often used as an integral part of a more comprehensive package of therapy.
The holiday season should be a time filled with joy, yet, for some people these months are filled with obligations, stress, and guilt.
Throw out your inner critic.
One of the uglier parts of this season is the need for perfection – whether it is hosting the perfect party, having the best Christmas decorations on the block, or finding the perfect present for someone. Of course you want to do your best, but it’s also important to be gentle with yourself and not aim for perfection if it starts to cause other harmful emotions like stress, anxiety, guilt, frustration or anger. We tend to be most critical of ourselves and our actions so use this season as a reminder to practice grace with yourself as well as others.
Most of us live inside our daily worlds,influenced or inspired by those within that world. This time of year , remembrance day asks us to consider those outside of our immediacy. So why not look further a field. Take your inspiration from unfamiliar sources.
Look through others eyes. You’ll be surprised at the opportunities.
Fun is a basic need . Did you prioritise fun this weekend?
There are five basic needs:
Survival,
Love,
Power,
Freedom,
Fun.
To have a balanced life we strive to meet all of the needs.
Why not take an inventory to see which need might be most important to you.
www.sd62.bc.ca/Portals/33/The%20Basic%20Needs
“Take some time to relax this weekend it’s a healthy choice”
