This is the second class I have had at Kaplan that I was given assignments to relax. Doesn't it seem ironic that a homework assignment is to relax? I really chuckle at the irony.
I had to listen to this exercise twice because I fell asleep the first time through. My Labor Day weekend was fun but left me feeling tense. For some reason I get very tense and stressed when I prepare to go out of town, even for a short trip. We went camping and had a great time but I could still feel the tenseness in my jaw. I was clenching my jaw which tightened the muscles in my neck. Now that I have experienced the relaxation exercise (twice), my neck is more relaxed, however my jaw is still tensed. Hmmm . . . maybe I need another nap!
It was intriguing to feel how heavy my arms felt during the exercise. I had difficulty focusing on the exercise during part of the guided imagery. I had to bring myself back on task about five times. However, I did notice I was controlling my diaphragmatic breathing better than in earlier relaxation sessions.
God bless,
Cheryl
I think that it is interesting that relaxation exercises are suppose to make one relaxed yet energized, but not fall asleep. Not falling asleep is hard to do! Maybe if we were well rested, the correct affect would occur.
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ReplyDeleteI think it is ironic that a homework assignment is to relax. I did find this exercise very relaxing. I find just taking a few deep breaths helps me to relax and begin to relieve the stress. I also have a hard time staying focused. I found myself drifting a couple of times but was able to bring myself back in a matter of seconds. This is something I need to work on is staying focused.