I’ve been asked to post a “spot list” I got through my Recovery, Inc.
\ngroup. Here it is. It makes even more sense when you read
\nthe book (referenced below) and\/or Mental Health Through Will Training<\/u> by Abraham A. Low, M.D.<\/p>\n
<\/font>Mental Fitness Tools<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n Angry Temper<\/b> – placing the blame on someone else for something they said, did, or did not do.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Average<\/b> Calm begets calm<\/b> – work at composing yourself and it will have a ripple effect.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Change thoughts<\/b> – reject and replace thoughts.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Command muscles<\/b> – send orders to muscles: to stop an impulse, or to move when you are apprehensive.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Courage to make mistakes<\/b> – be brave enough to try, so what if the results are not perfect.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Distressing but not dangerous<\/b> – it feels frightening, threatening or terrifying (scary), but it really is not.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Endorse for effort, not the outcome<\/b> – give yourself a pat on the back for the energy you are putting forth, not the results of what you do.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Every act of self-control produces a sense of self-respect<\/b> – each time you command your muscles not<\/i> to act and you do control an impulse, is proof<\/i> you are indeed in control. Each case of impulse control is a small step towards building the belief<\/i> “you are the master,” in control of your body and your mind.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Excuse rather than accuse<\/b> – release the judgement of right and wrong.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Fearful temper<\/b> (a) Firm decision steadies you<\/b> – reviewing choices is healthy, not being able to make up your mind in everyday matters keeps you tense.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Group-minded<\/b> Helplesslessness is not hopelessness<\/b> – you only feel helpless in a situation because you lack the knowledge of what to do; once you know, the tide can change.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Humor is our best friend, temper our worst enemy<\/b> – lighten up; don’t take yourself or the situation too seriously.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n It is not how we feel, it is how we function<\/b> – you can function even when you are uncomfortable.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Know that you don’t know<\/b> – you can’t forecast the future; very few mortals possess unusual telepathic powers.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Lower your standards and your performance will rise<\/b> – learn to set realistic goals and boost your productivity; convert your worry energy to problem-solving energy.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Muscles re-educate the brain that there is no danger<\/b> No right or wrong in the trivialities of everyday life<\/b> – as long as there are no moral or ethical issues involved, there is no explicit right or wrong.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Objective\/objectivity<\/b> – focusing on a material object in terms that can be measured and verified.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Part acts<\/b> – facing or doing things a step at a time.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Plan, decide, act<\/b> – weigh the options, make a decision, then follow through with action.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Sabotage<\/span><\/font> Self-led rather than symptom-led<\/b> – skeptical, pessimistic fear thoughts do not have to rule your life. You regulate your thoughts.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n Striving to be exceptional and fearing we are not average<\/b> This is a triviality compared to my mental health<\/b> Trust your basic functions to carry you through<\/b> – confidence in the body’s ability to get you through.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n You cannot control outer environment<\/b> Excerpted with permission. PLJ Unlimited Inc. from the book I’ve been asked to post a “spot list” I got through my Recovery, Inc. group. Here it is. It makes even more sense when you read the book (referenced below) and\/or Mental Health Through Will Training by Abraham A. 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\n– typical\/normal\/unexceptional. Nervous symptoms are average,
\nuniversal to human beings. Situations are average, the same event
\nhas happened tossomeone else. People are average, between the
\ntwo extremes of inferior and superior.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n
\n– judging yourself wrong for something you said or thought; did or did
\nnot do; thinking you are not up to par with the rest of humanity.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n
\n– think about your behavior with regard to the people around you;
\nliving life in a fashion which creates peace for you and those around
\nyou.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n
\n– when you are apprehensive, move your muscles despite your fear.
\nWhen a muscular act carries you through the fear, when you have faced
\nit and it is behind you, it is proof you *can* do it. Your mind
\nreceives the message and imprints a new brain cell with “no danger
\ninvolved.”<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n
\n– when you are able and prepared, but not willing, to put your
\nknowledge into practice; when you do the opposite of what is good for
\nyou.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n
\n– trying to be a perfectionist; when you think you are not “as good as”
\nthe next person and constantly try to prove that you are acceptable.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n
\n– compare the importance of what is happening around you against the
\nimportance of the peace you are striving for; consider anything and
\neverything that upsets you in the perspective your inner harmony is of
\nprime importance; mental fitness comes first.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n
\n– you only have control of yourself; you can influence and guide
\nothers, but never totally govern what they say, do, or do not do.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n
\n
Peace of Mind, Peace of Body<\/i> by Rose VanSickle Copyright \u00a91996
All rights reserved. http:\/\/www.pljunlimited.com . 1-800-448-6246<\/font><\/font><\/font><\/p>\n
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