Perception and creative responding: how we see things (or don’t see them) will determine in large measure how we will respond to them. This ties in with how we see our pain, our illness, the stress and pressures in our lives, the level of commitment we will bring to the program and to the personal discipline it requires. Changing the way we perceive and respond to difficulties and challenges will impact the short and long-term effects of stress on our mind and body.
Home Practice
- Body Scan at least 6 times.
- Sitting Meditation (with breath) at least 6 times for 10 minutes.
- Fill out one entry per day of the Pleasant Events Calendar.
- Choose one daily activity to bring full awareness to for the week (e.g., brushing teeth, taking out the garbage, taking a shower, feeding a pet,etc.)
