A post I did on this topic before had 7 ways. This one has just one. As powerful as ten. Here it is for you to try.
If you are a left-handed person, you can try the same with your right hand.
What actually happens in this exercise is that while using the hand we hardly use, in an applicative task like writing, our brain tends to use all of its concentration at one focal point, streamlining our energies into a single activity. And this is very much like what happened when we first started learning to hold our pencils and write properly as kids. All the focus on a sole intention barricades all other thoughts and processes inside the brain. So, for that brief duration of time, you get drifted into a world with just one purpose, one idea to work on. When you snap out of the task after you've finished writing what you started, your thoughts have already been aligned, and you have a renewed vigor to start afresh. Your mind will have been cleared, and you will be able to deal with your stress more rationally. If not, at least you'll be able to just handle it.
As I always say, try it to believe it. And whenever you try, please take out some time and let me know how it worked for you.
But having said that, this New Year I also wish that you never have to try this JUST because you are stressed out. Go ahead, try it just for fun. Who knows, you may end up being ambidextrous way before you realize...!!!
Lots of Love.
If you are a right-handed person, and if at any point of time you feel totally stressed out, just pick up a pen and paper and move into a silent retreat for a few minutes, preferably to a place with a table and chair. Now, hold the pen in your left hand, and try writing. As good as you can. Write anything that comes to your mind. You can begin with your name. Then write the names of all the people you love the most - your spouse, parents, best friends, pets. Write things you really like about them. Write any motivational thought that inspires you. Basically, just write anything that makes sense. Because after all, this is going to be one historic moment when you are doing a rare thing. And the result is as precious as preservable. Make the best of it. And you will notice that by the time you finish writing what you started, you are already feeling so much better!!!
If you are a left-handed person, you can try the same with your right hand.
What actually happens in this exercise is that while using the hand we hardly use, in an applicative task like writing, our brain tends to use all of its concentration at one focal point, streamlining our energies into a single activity. And this is very much like what happened when we first started learning to hold our pencils and write properly as kids. All the focus on a sole intention barricades all other thoughts and processes inside the brain. So, for that brief duration of time, you get drifted into a world with just one purpose, one idea to work on. When you snap out of the task after you've finished writing what you started, your thoughts have already been aligned, and you have a renewed vigor to start afresh. Your mind will have been cleared, and you will be able to deal with your stress more rationally. If not, at least you'll be able to just handle it.
As I always say, try it to believe it. And whenever you try, please take out some time and let me know how it worked for you.
But having said that, this New Year I also wish that you never have to try this JUST because you are stressed out. Go ahead, try it just for fun. Who knows, you may end up being ambidextrous way before you realize...!!!
Lots of Love.
Ultimate :) I will try this technique for sure :)
ReplyDeletePlease do.. And let me know how it worked :)
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