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BALANCED BODY & BRAIN

"THE VALUE OF THE BODY-BRAIN CONNECTION HAD BEEN DISMISSED IN THE PAST, UNTIL MORE RECENTLY WHEN THE INTERCONNECTION HAS INDEED BEEN SUPPORTED BY SCIENCE. TODAY MINDFULNESS IS KNOWN TO INTEGRATE WHAT WE THINK AND FEEL INTO WHAT WE KNOW. THIS SENSE OF KNOWING IS REFERRED TO IN MANY SITUATIONS AS INTUITION, THE METAFIELD, OUR GOD VOICE. IT IS A PLACE FROM WHICH OUR BEST DECISIONS ARE MADE. THE QUALITY OF THIS CONNECTION RELIES ON THE RESPECTIVE WELLNESS OF OUR MINDS AND BODIES."

MARSHA FERRICK

Create a Better Body & Brain Connection

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At LIFE IN PROGRESS the brain-body connection is essential in learning how to::

• make decisions from our balanced brain-body
• find our own center
• develop the confidence to be humble, confident, & curious

The brain-body decision is finding our balanced center—not arguing with reality

In reality, this connection is about embracing who we are not denying our connection to others.

Reasons We Deny the Body-Brain Connection

Fear of Feeling

BEING CONNECTED TO OURSELVES MEANS WE MUST FEEL OUR FEELINGS & MANAGE THEM EFFECTIVELY

Rigid Boundaries

WE ARE OVER DEFENDED. WE LEFT NOTHING IN OR OUT.

Lack of Awareness

WE ARE UNCONSCIOUS TO OUR THOUGHTS & FEELINGS. WE HAVE NOT YET AWAKENED TO PERSONAL GROWTH.

Poor Esteem

OUR EGO STRENGTHS CANNOT YET SUPPORT BEING WRONG, OR HAVING DIFFERING OPINIONS OR MAKING AN INCORRECT DECISION.

Symptoms

Separating the body from the brain may be keeping unwanted symptoms from becoming increasing ly problematic.

Old Beliefs

WE REMAIN STUCK IN THE BELIEF THAT RATIONAL THOUGHT IS THE BEST DECISION MAKER DESPITE SCIENCE FINDINGS TO THE CONTRARY.

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WHAT's Descartes Error

"the separation of mind & body"

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In 1994, Antonio Damasio, a neurologist that studied the connection between reason and emotion wrote, Descartes Error. He discussed what he viewed as Descartes error the separation of mind & body. Damasio proposed that consciousness isn't just a brain function but involves the entire body. He suggests that the brain works in tandem with other biological systems like the endocrine and immune systems, emphasizing a holistic view of consciousness. Damasio, Antonio R. Descartes' Error : Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain. New York :G.P. Putnam, 1994.

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THE BALANCED BODY & BRAIN CONNECTION

WHAT IS ITS' IMPORTANCE

WIZMIN BALANCED BODY-BRAIN

HOW DOES THIS INFLUENCE DECISION MAKING?
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THE VALUE OF SELF-CARE

TAKING THE TIME TO CARE FOR YOURSELF INSURES THAT YOU SHOW UP AS YOUR BEST SELF FOR OTHERS.

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SELF CARE BASICS
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TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF?

SELF-CARE IS OFTEN THE LAST THING WE DO

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STAYING AWARE OF YOUR NERVOUS SYTEMS HELPS YOU MANAGE YOUR EMOTIONS..
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DAILY SELF-CARE CHECKLIST

MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR YOURSELF

WIZMIN BALANCED BODY-BRAIN

USE THIS CHECKLIST TO KEEP YOU AWARE OF HOW YOU ARE TREATING YOURSELF
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MOVE YOUR BODY EVERY DAY!

WHICH GETS MORE USE, YOUR BODY OR YOUR BRAIN?

WIZMIN BALANCED BODY-BRAIN

THE BRAIN AND BODY SUPPORT EACH OTHER. WHICH ONE IS GETTING BETTER CARE?
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SLEEP

HOW IMPORTANT IS SLEEP IN DAILY FUNCTIONING AND EMOTIONAL WELL BEING?

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LACK OF SLEEP IS VULNERABILITY TO EMOTIONAL DISREGULATION, DECREASED INTELLECTUAL & PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING.
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TRACKING YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM

YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTION IS RELEVENT TO YOUR SENSE OF WELL BEING

WIZMIN BALANCED BODY-BRAIN

STAYING AWARE OF YOUR NERVOUS SYTEMS HELPS YOU MANAGE YOUR EMOTIONS..
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What Gets in the Way of a Balanced Body-Brain

"I cannot stay on a schedule. My life is too crazy. I cannot keep my life balanced"

When I hear the word "cannot" I hear, i choose "not to..." Staying stuck in this verbiage will make change in your life difficult.

"I don't feel anything. I feel numb."

Numbness is a symptom of the body-brain disconnect. When you are numb you have no way of knowing if you are in a balanced state.

"I am to busy to take the time to care for my body & brain

Busyness is a great excuse for not caring for yourself and creating a balanced body-brain connection but it is a long term recipe for emotional & physical disaster.

"I feel so ashamed."

Feelings of shame can paralyze you. Often these feelings of shame are not our own. We picked up these feelings as children when the adults in our lives were not owning their feelings of shame. Like the great sponges children are we picked up those emotions as our own. Write and unmailable letter to these adults and give the shame back to them. Do it as many times as necessary.

"I'm overwhlemed be my emotions

Unfinished business can leave us drained and over-reactive. If you are over whelmed you may need ground skills to move forward.

"I cannot stay on a schedule. My life is too crazy. I cannot keep my life balanced" "I don't feel anything. I feel numb." "I am to busy to take the time to care for my body & brain "I feel so ashamed." "I'm overwhlemed be my emotions

RECLAIM YOUR BODY-BRAIN BALANCE

Reclaiming yourself body-brain balance is not a big deal. It’s about going back to basics.

  • -Getting adequate sleep
  • -Eating regular balanced meals
  • -Having regular snacks
  • -exercising or moving 4-6x/week
  • -avoiding drugs & alcohol
  • -taking meds as prescribed

Making good decisions for your body-brain balance.

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WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF RIGHT NOW?

What is the main reason for maintaining a Body-Brain Balance?

Regulating emotions and/or decision making per our Life in Process Program.

Name three ways of supporting the body-brain balance?

adequate sleep

balanced regular meals

regular snacks

taking meds as prescribed

moving or exercising regularly

avoiding drugs or alcohol

managing external stressors

taking care of physical illness

adequate hydration

True or False, a main key to managing binge eating is eating an afternoon snack.

Grounding techniques help manage symptoms related to trauma that enable you to not be swept away by triggers into past emotions, images, physical experiences or behaviors in the present.

The rule for adequate hydration each day is_________________________

Half your body weight in fluid oz of non-caffeinated fluids/day (minimum).

When you are ill it is important that you___________________________________

Take care of yourself. Limit your activities. Rest & hydrate. See a doctor if you are running a fever or you continue to not improve.

Small Ways to Begin: Start Where You Are

  • Take three deep breaths
  • Stretch
  • Take a walk
  • Notice where you are holding tension
  • Drink a glass of water
  • Go to bed early tonight

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MOLECULES_OF_EMOTION_-_CANDACE_B_PERT-1.pdf
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