Peaceful_Body_Quiet_Mind_平静的身体_平静的思维.pptVIP

Peaceful Body, Quiet Mind Nancy D. Losinno, LCSW, CEAP EAP Manager The Body-Mind Connection Is there an art to staying young? As we age, why do we need to reinvent ourselves? If so, how do we reinvent ourselves? What are the challenges we face in this process? How do we find peace on the inside in the midst of everyday stressors, frustration, setbacks? The Negative Impact of StressOn the Body High blood pressure Chronic pain..headaches, muscle spasms, teeth clenching, etc. Addictions Diabetes Obesity Asthma allergies Nausea, vomiting Poor immune response The Negative Impact of StressOn the Mind Anxiety, fears phobias Depression Insomnia trouble falling asleep or staying asleep Poor concentration and focus Low energy Unrewarding relationships, conflicts, etc. Sources of stress Your thoughts: your brain interprets complex changes in your environment categorizes them as “emergency” or “non-emergency” Physiological: aging, injuries, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, inadequate sleep all tax the body Social stressors: job/family demands, finances, disagreements, deadlines, etc. Environmental: noise, traffic, weather, pollens The Power of Our Thoughts It’s the only day we’ve got. Why not begin to change our thoughts TODAY? It doesn’t matter how long we’ve had negative attitudes, an illness, a rotten relationship, not enough money or self-hatred The thoughts we’ve held and the words we use repeatedly have created our life experiences What we choose to think say today will create tomorrow, and the next day, etc. Joyous Thoughts=Joyous Lives What are you thinking right now? Would you want a worry, anger, hurt or fear that you experience today to impact your tomorrows? Whatever we send out mentally or verbally will come back to us in like form Take time to listen to the words you say Be willing to change your words and thoughts and watch your life change. The way to control your life is to control your choice of words and thoughts. No one thinks in your min