...Time Management Preview & Reflection 1 Complete the weekly calendar document attached by filling in your plan for accomplishing the assignments for this course over the next two weeks (Modules/Weeks 3 and 4). Be sure to include your regular responsibilities as well as any appointments. Include not only the assignment titles, but show how you will devote time in your schedule to complete the assignments. Include presentations as well as written assignments. HINT: Each assignment must be completed no later than midnight of the due date! Use red ink to show your course tasks and assignments. It would also be a good idea to include your time spent on other online classes, perhaps in a different color of ink. Once you have completed the calendar as a preview/planner for work that is to come, take a few moments to review how you are doing with time management so far. Look at the previous two weeks (Modules/Weeks 1 and 2) to evaluate your use of time. Below the calendar, write a reflective paragraph (4–6 sentences minimum) that describes (a) how you used time well to complete your course work, (b)what did not go very well, and (c) how you plan to change so that the problems are not repeated. Once you have completed both the calendar and the written review of your time, save the work as a Word document (.docx or .doc) and title it as follows: TMPR_1_Your Name Attach the document as your assignment in Blackboard. This assignment is due by11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week...
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...ESSAY: What Makes You Tired-and What You Can Do About It Here is an astounding and significant fact: Mental work alone can't make you tired. Sounds absurd. But a few years ago, scientists tried to find out how long the human brain could labour without reaching "a diminished capacity for work", the scientific definition of fatigue. To the amazement of these scientists, they discovered that blood passing through the brain, when it is active, shows no fatigue at all! If you took blood from the veins of a day labourer while he was working, you would find it full of "fatigue toxins" and fatigue products. But if you took a drop of blood from the brain of an Albert Einstein, it would show no fatigue toxins whatever at the end of the day. So far as the brain is concerned, it can work "as well and as swiftly at the end of eight or even twelve hours of effort as at the beginning". The brain is utterly tireless. ... So what makes you tired? Psychiatrists declare that most of our fatigue derives from our mental and emotional attitudes. One of England's most distinguished psychiatrists, J.A. Hadfield, says in his book The Psychology of Power: "the greater part of the fatigue from which we suffer is of mental origin; in fact exhaustion of purely physical origin is rare." One of America's most distinguished psychiatrists, Dr. A.A. Brill, goes even further. He declares: "One hundred per cent of the fatigue of the sedentary worker in good health is due to psychological factors...
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...clam and relaxation. Feel your legs relaxing and becoming limp..you legs are feeling very heavy so heavy, feel your legs sinking down, the heaviness pulling your legs down into relaxation... In a few moments you will slowly go down the stairway , it is comfortable , and safe , its ok...each step down you will feel relax and calm ...moving down now 9...feeling more relax 8..feeling more clam 7.moving down 6.relax and clam 5.. notice every step you become more relaxed, 4 3 2 and 1 .. walk through the stall way into a garden a beautiful tranquil, notice flowers and trees, different shapes and colours Look down at the grass..how healthy..fresh it looks ...and when you feel like it ...lay down on the grass become aware how soft ,fresh and comfortable it feels feel warm air against your skin and at the top of your head to the bottom of your toes, feel the soft grass the power of relaxing flowing throughout your whole body.. you are now completely relax ( repeat twice) enjoy this feeling of relaxation for a few moments …..allow it to travel throughout your whole body relax ( repeat twice) your mind has become stress free ….your mind is such at ease now and so very relax and senitive , everything I say will sink deeply into your subconsious mind... your negative emotions and worry becomes weakier ..feel positive emotions become...
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...She has always felt like she never received the same sense of approval and affection from her father as her sister and brother did. This made her feel left out from her father’s affections. She remembers that her father often made comments about her appearance, although Ms.B is aware that her father did this unconsciously. In her house growing up being athletic, attractive and slim had value. She believes her childhood feelings of being undervalued have affected her deeply and these feelings have carried on into her adult life. She knows there is a connection between these emotions and her overeating and anxiety now. She has tried diets in the past to lose weight but feels it is not working for her. She has read many different studies on how hypnotherapy can be very helpful in dealing with weight loss so she is willing to give it a try. It is apparent here that the client felt left out in...
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...STRESS MANAGEMENT An Introductory Guide for Eckerd Students Eckerd College Counseling Services [pic] Table of Contents Introduction……………………………………………....3 Stress Assessments...............................................4 Deep Breathing………………………………………….11 Meditation Mantras…………………………………....13 Mandala Coloring…………………………………… …15 Journaling…………………………………………..……16 Progressive Muscle Relaxation……………………..19 Mental Imagery…………………………………………21 Thought Stopping……………………………..……….25 References……………………………………………….26 It is completely normal for college students to experience stress. Common college stressors include increased academic pressures, roommate conflicts, homesickness, long distance relationships, and financial constraints. While not all stress is considered “bad”, health professionals increasingly link stress to disease and poor health. Stress is a leading risk factor for the number one cause of death, heart disease and is associated with many other health problems including mental illness, cancer, and even the common cold. More importantly, stress is directly associated with quality of life. Therefore, everyone should learn to recognize the stressors in their life and practice stress management techniques. This guide provides basic instruction for a variety of different stress management techniques. If you find one activity particularly helpful, let a counselor know and he/she will provide...
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...what it is today. When describing the psychological and physical aspects I will look at personal experience along side information I have obtained from others plus medical research that has shown clear markers for an individual in a hypnotised state. Then to complete the essay I will discuss the role of relaxation in hypnosis and how and individuals level of relaxation is directly linked to their ability to be hypnotised. The answers you could receive will depend on who you ask, Hypnosis has been used for entertainment of the masses and for some this may be the only experience they have of the topic. The sight of the “Victim” behaving in a manner which appears to be out of character often resulting in them making a fool out of themselves for the entertainment of others but this is not in any way a true representation of what hypnosis can be. The fact is that Hypnosis has been used for human benefit for what could be argued as thousands of years in different forms, and this is what has enabled it to evolved over time especially with the increased understanding of neurological and physiological states. This information is not known by most and how this slow process has aided its acceptance in the medical world but unfortunately it is still not an entirely accepted form of support for those who could benefit. The word Hypnosis derives from the Greek word “Hypnos” which means sleep which is not a true representation of what hypnosis is as the subject is not...
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...Study 1 Screed – Stopping Smoking Now make yourself comfortable take a nice deep breath, close your eyes and begin to relax……….. Let’s start by concentrating on your breathing……think of each breath as it goes in and think of each breath as it goes out slowly……….think about relaxing every muscle in your body… just let go and relax……inhale and exhale…..notice your breathing…notice the rhythm. Feel the breath going through your body…….be aware of normal sounds going on around you…………..these every day noises start to become irrelevant helping you to relax more deeply than you have felt before….as you breath out release any tension, any stress from any part of your body mind and thought…………just let the stress go… Begin to feel the relaxing sensation spreading from the top of your head .feel the muscles in your scalp relax……feel them relax……..feel any stressful thoughts winding down and disappearing……feel the muscles in your face relax…..around your eyes….your temples … followed by your cheeks and your jaw….let them relax....feel them relax and as you relax feel yourself drifting and floating letting go of all stress and tension…….feel those muscles smooth and relaxed…imagine your eyelids so comfortable and heavy.so relaxed and let all those muscles in your neck and shoulders relax ………let them go….enjoy this feeling of deep relaxation………..more deeply relaxed than you have ever felt before…let this wonderful feeling flow through you as you...
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...anything about my world Nothing to be certain about Just like a river,I just go with the flow I tell myself It will be a really long journey But how do I get there? When will I get there?What will I see? Relax...and keep going!I will see it soon. When I started going to school I knew about following directions And applied different scientific and mathematical methods To be able to find things easier And get the answer to the problem Just like the curves of the road It did not go smoothly It really is a long journey But how do I get there? When will i get there?What will I see? Relax...and keep going!I will discover it soon. As days go by I have become exhausted of every trip I make The minute I see the sunrise and sunset It makes me wonder how it goes all over and over again Then I realize that each day is a gift of hope Soon I will get there! Why and to whom am I offering this to? Relax...relax and keep going!I can make it happen. And in the near future I would be able to have a lot to take home from this journey I had And discover things I have not before Just like a tree,I can stand and share the products I have produced And in the end My future self would say It was a journey I have arrived securely and safely now I am here living the life I have been waiting and dreaming of Relax...and keep going!At last I can see it now The fascinating journey I took and the distance from the starting point of my life It is all because life...
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...PMR Template Before we start take a moment to make yourself comfortable, feel the chair supporting you. You feel very comfortable and safe, and beginning to relax. Now you are comfortable you will allow yourself to start to relax, you may want to close your eyes now to allow you to focus on the relaxation you are feeling. Focus on each breath in and each breath out, notice how your breathing becomes deeper and deeper. With each breathe you’ll feel more relaxed, allowing yourself to sink slowly into the chair, embracing the relaxation you are feeling. As you concentrate on your breathing you will start to notice the everyday noises around start to become irrelevant to you, even helping you to relax deeper and deeper. You are now starting to feel ever more relaxed than you have felt before. As you concentrate on your breathing and feelings of relaxation know that this time is especially for you, no one wants anything from you and no one needs anything, this time is just for you, you are allowed this time to relax, you now feel even more deeply relaxed than you have ever felt. As you are now comfortable and feeling relaxed I want you to find your special place. This will be somewhere either imagined or real, it is somewhere you feel safe, relaxed and calm, there are no other people around no one to interrupt your feeling of calm relaxation. We will now concentrate on relaxing every muscle in your body, group by group. Starting at the very top of your head, you feel all...
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...How to Cope With the Stress of Mesothelioma Chemotherapy By Bello Kamorudeen Jul 2, 2011 Chemotherapy can be a grueling experience for most mesothelioma patients, most of the anti cancer drugs have terrible side effects that you will experience during the course of the therapy. These following steps will help you cope with the stress of chemotherapy: -Focus on the goals of your treatment in your mind. This will help you keep a positive attitude on days when the going gets rough. -Try and eat good food, though in little and moderate quantities, your body needs all the necessary food nutrients to rebuild tissues and remain strong. -Learn as much as you want to know about mesothelioma cancer and its treatment. This will help you to cope...
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...RUNNING HEAD: STRESS MANAGEMENT Stress Management Iman L Davis South Suburban College Stress Management All of us are in nursing school in the same classes at different times, with varying amounts of stress. How do you deal with it? You have to deal with it because, it is important to take care of yourself. You should never underestimate the toll that unmanaged stress can take on your mind and body. As future nurses we always have to take care of ourselves before we can take care of anybody else. Today I will guide you through my preferred technique of guided imagery. Stress comes in many forms. Some of the early signs of unmanaged stress are irregular bowel movements, abnormal heart rate, high blood pressure, body pain, difficulty sleeping, and or decreased sex drive. Long term effects of unmanaged stress include insomnia, diabetes, intestinal disorders, heart attack and/or weight loss. These listed above are just the physical side effects, not including how unmanaged stress can affect you mind, job, and other relationships. However, there is hope. There are many ways to manage stress. These include but are not limited to imagery, meditation, music, yoga, self-hypnosis, and physical techniques. My personal favorites are the physical techniques because you can do them anywhere. If you like you can even combined techniques. For example, you can combine yoga with music, or imagery with meditation. Everyone needs to find a combination or relaxation technique that...
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...her mum, but this was the only opportunity for her to sort out her financial problems. She works as a ‘live in’ nanny and finds this situation difficult. She is very independent, raised her 3 boys by herself and finds it difficult to settle in another family`s life. She is keen to adapt and accommodate but wants to have a bit of ‘own space’. The parenting style of the family she lives with is very different from hers and she finds it difficult to see where her limits are: in which case she has to do what was being told and when she can make or ask for some changes. She wants to be a good employee but wants to be able say out loud what she thinks, believes, especially when it is about the little ones’ interest. Her goal is to learn to relax, gain back her self-confidence and be more assertive. INTRODUCTION and INITIAL CONSULTATION At the initial consultation I used my notation form and gathered as much relevant information as I can about Miss A. I have collected information about her goals and also examined her medical, family and life history, including information about her childhood and her relationship history. I already had a good relationship with the client because we know each other from voluntary work, but at the initial consultation I have tried to deepen this good rapport by giving my full attention to her and practising active listening. I tried to use positive sentences,...
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...wake up, we, human beings, activate this response with our worries and problems and we do not turn off this survival mechanism until we go to bed! That also means that we are “programmed” for survival and to fight for our lives throughout a day, as though the lion is continuously lurking at us. Do you now understand why everyday stress kills us? Can you perceive the effect it has on our health, digestion, and food? And why? You have to know that if you are stressed out and eat the healthiest food in the world, your body will not reap the benefits of that food. Naturally, we are all different and there are people that cope with stress more easily. Some people are even so used to being stressed out that they feed on it and the moment they relax, they become sick. Some people are “adrenaline addicts” not at all attracted to living peacefully and in a relaxed manner. However, being exposed to stress over long periods of time cannot be healthy for anyone. This is not our natural...
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...you from doing what you want to do. So what’s the answer? It is simple all you have to do is learn to control muscular tension so that you can delay and eventually stop your muscles from contracting. How do you control muscular tension? There are several methods and you will use all of them in the 6 weeks to splits plan. One, Waiting out the tension, This one is great because it is so easy but works like magic. All you have to do is slide into your splits position and keep going until your muscles tense up and act like breaks to stop you going any further. When this happens and it will unless you can already do the splits perfectly and I’m guessing you can’t or you wouldn’t be reading this article, then the solution is easy you simply stay in the same position and do nothing but relax and wait out the tension (by the way the muscular contraction that stops you going any further is know as the stretch reflex). When I say relax I mean you use your imagination to control your thoughts and think about something pleasant such as walking on a beautiful beach or what ever thoughts get you in the right frame of mind. Slow your breathing down by inhaling fully, holding the breath for a few seconds and then breathing out slowly whilst you think happy thoughts until your muscles relax. Eventually what will happen is your...
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...Procedure for making tea Have you ever wanted to relax while drinking your most favorite tea? But don’t know how to make tea for yourself or for your family member. Well worry no more because making tea is as simple as saying,” one, two,three.” All you need is a teapot, a cup, and some tea. Not only will you be able to enjoy your most favorite tea from now on, but you will also be able to enjoy your life even more, too. Making tea will surely be a benefit for you and your family because not only will tea release your stress from everyday life, but it can also relax your body and mind. The very first step on how to make tea can be really dangerous sometime if you aren’t careful because the first thing that you are going to do is to boil some water. Start of by pouring more than enough water for yourself to drink into a regular pot, and bring it to a boil. The best water to pour into the pot would be filtered or bottled water, not distilled. If you are using tap water make sure to let the water run cold for about five seconds before pouring it into the pot. Also, when you are boiling the water make sure that you had only boil the water once because if you boil the water more than once the oxygen levels in the water will be reduced and will than make your tea taste flat.This process can sometime be really dangerous if you are not careful because if you leave flammable stuff such as paper on top of your stove while boiling the water, than the paper may...
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