SMARTtarget (DOM): Mental Fitness Sept 2014

November 25, 2014 by 14 Comments

Mental fitness is about being able to identity and operationalize good choices. In this discussion thread, post and comment on the principles, products, and practices, that help us make good decisions. Targets likely include meditation, sleep, brain food, reflection, exercise.  You can get some tips from a review of he first 3 steps in the SMARTsteps wellness program.

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  1. James Blessman says
    November 25, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    PRINCIPLE: Andy Stanley – Making Decisions: mentions four questions that will lead you to better choices and less regrets http://yourmove.is/watch/your-move/1

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  2. James Blessman says
    November 25, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    PRINCIPLE: John Kabat-Zinn video on Mindfulness: this video has over a 2 million views and serves as a good introduction to mindfulness meditation. http://youtu.be/3nwwKbM_vJc

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  3. James Blessman says
    November 25, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    PRINCIPLE: Jeff Lliff video on the importance of sleep: interesting discussion on the purpose of sleep. It will become clear why we should get the sleep we need. http://youtu.be/MJK-dMlATmM

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  4. James Blessman says
    November 25, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    PRINCIPLE: Dr Andrew Weil video on breathing: discussed 4-7-8 breathing, a very good technique to calm your spirit and improve your well-being. Takes less than 5 minutes a day. http://youtu.be/SclZwqr5xpE. http://youtu.be/_Wg-UAYGa2A

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  5. James Blessman says
    November 25, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    PRODUCT: IPhone sleep monitoring app: monitoring you sleep will give you insights as to the quality of your sleep and activities that help or hurt.

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  6. James Blessman says
    November 25, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    PRODUCT: Magnet Words: a recommendation from SMARTsteps as a way to control some of your subconscious behavior. And it works in the background.

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  7. James Blessman says
    November 25, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    PRACTICE: 10 minutes of mindful meditation daily

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  8. James Blessman says
    November 25, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    PRACTICE: 4-7-8 breathing: recommended and taught by Dr. Andrew Weil, several times during the day but try to do this upon waking and before retiring. Also when taking breaks during the day.

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  9. James Blessman says
    November 25, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    PRACTICE: 8 hours of sleep per night: recommended in SMARTsteps. There is much science to support this, though a 7 hour target may also work. I usually get 7 fairly consistently, but it takes some planning and dedication to get in the bed. Also a willingness to say no to that last task that you feel you can get it.

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  10. James Blessman says
    November 25, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    PRACTICE: Gratitude journaling: recommended in SMARTsteps. Based on work by Dr. Emmons. Scripture also suggests that you get more of what you focus on.

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  11. James Blessman says
    November 25, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    PRACTICE: Emotional Audit: suggested in SMARTsteps, most become aware of the amount of time spent in negativity, and this awareness is a part of the healing process. It is only recommended that you do this for a week as you don’t want negativity to become your focus.

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  12. James Blessman says
    November 25, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    PRACTICE: 60 minutes of silence per day: recommended in SMARTsteps and helps to avoid brain fatigue, which supports better decision making.

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  13. jblessman says
    December 23, 2014 at 10:38 am

    PRINCIPLE: if you think stress is bad, watch this. It may save your life…

    http://youtu.be/RcGyVTAoXEU

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  14. jblessman says
    December 23, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    PRINCIPLE: if you have found it difficult to get where you want to go, YOU may be the problem. Learn how to program your mind for success.

    http://youtu.be/MmfikLimeQ8

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