Mind Over Mayhem
| January 23, 2011 | Posted by Jodi Lee under Becoming Happier |
When the world and your to-do list threaten to overwhelm you, take control with these do anywhere tricks.
Engage both halves of your brain (improves performance)
- cross your arms over your body giving yourself a hug
- this confuses your brain, which is actually a good thing because it forces it to wake up and pay attention thus improving your brain power.
- make sure to cross the arms over the opposite arm to really shake up the noggin
Calm your brain (helps with focus, concentration, anxiety, fear)
- place one hand on your belly and one hand on your heart.
- breathe deeply enough to move your hand on your belly outward
- exhale deeply enough so your hand comes back in.
- focus on the movement of your hand on your belly and how your other hand is warmed by your heart
Align your thoughts to positivity (great when you are stuck in traffic)
- think of the best kiss you’ve ever had – really visualize it, feel it
- hold this thought in your head
- you can’t think about something positive and negative at the same time so choose carefully
Ahhh…now, isn’t that better?
Aloha Jodi,
You are so right on this one! I used to be a dominate “left brained” person, then when I was in my home based business, I was taught to use my “right brain”. Then I started to switch back and forth and found that to be so effective!
Leading with your “right brain” and connecting is the best way! I love the “hugging yourself” and confusing your brain!!
Thank you for a great post!
Aloha,
Kellie
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Love this information. Great tips. People, including myself dont stop long enough to listen to our body and nuture our minds.
I gave myself that big hug and remembered that kiss. It works every time! Keep posting. Looking forward to the next piece. Thanks for making me remember!
xoxoxo
Kim
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Short and to the point! Nice job Jodi, and the only thing that would have made the experience better for me is if I had thought of it first.
Kellie
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Hey Jodi, great post you got here. Reminds me of the good ol’ stop and count to ten thing my momma used to tell me when I was just a young lad all the time.
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I love this. Thanks Jodi
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Jodi Lee Reply:
March 30th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
You’re welcome Bill!
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Hey Jodi whatcha doing messing with my brain! Good tricks. They work when exam time comes around too.
- Stew
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Jodi Lee Reply:
March 30th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Sorry, Stew – mindreading is a curse!
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Short and to the point! Nice job Jodi, and the only thing that would have made the experience better for me is if I had thought of it first.
Kellie
Kellie Frazier´s last blog ..Choose Between the Evergreen and the Redwood For Your Tribe
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Jodi Lee Reply:
March 30th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Thanks, Kellie! Better luck next time…
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Wow! Jodi Lee, This post is powerful and straight to the point! Mentor Mama needed a hug and who better to give it to her than herself!
It really did calm and focus me!
Thanks for your wonderful input!
Mentor Mama
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Jodi Lee Reply:
March 30th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Awesome. Glad to hear it!
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Incredible Post Title and content! I always tell people my blood and attitude are the same – B + (True)!
Have a DYNAMITE Day!
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Jodi Lee Reply:
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:24 pm
I like that, Wes!
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This is such a wonderful article to remember and apply in our life..We have a right side and a left side to our brain makes sense.
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Jodi Lee Reply:
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Thanks, Helen. Yup, use the whole thing!
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How did you know that I was feeling overwhelmed by my to do list? Thank you so much for the great tips. I love the suggestion to think about the best kiss you have ever had when you need to think of something positive. Do you think it is ok to do the first one at the same time as the last one?
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Jodi Lee Reply:
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Mindreader extraordinaire!
You combine things anyway you want to!
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I did what you said, (all but the traffic lol) and I could feel the difference.
Really, you have put up a very useful and helpful post. It will make a difference for anyone who uses the ideas here.
Thank you,
Sandy
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Jodi Lee Reply:
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Great to hear, Sandy!
Thanks for the feedback.
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Jodie,
I love the simple calming exercises you list here. Makes so much sense to slow down and listen to your body. There are times to reconnect your head, heart and soul.
Great tips!
Val
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Jodi Lee Reply:
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Thanks, Val.
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