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Find some calm in the chaosFind some calm in the chaos
Learn four Learn four 60-second OASIS Strategies 60-second OASIS Strategies
Experience your brain’s neuroplasticity Experience your brain’s neuroplasticity
Leave with at least one idea for yourself Leave with at least one idea for yourself that you will use - beginning today that you will use - beginning today
Stress 101 Stress 101 - - Fill in the blanks!Fill in the blanks! “The only time that humans are without stress is“The only time that humans are without stress is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.” * _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.” *
“The most powerful – and the most controllable – “The most powerful – and the most controllable –
stressor in the world is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.” stressor in the world is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.” ****
“Stress is the _ _ _ _ _ of _ _ _ _.”*“Stress is the _ _ _ _ _ of _ _ _ _.”*
*Hans Selye, M.D., Grandfather of Stress *Hans Selye, M.D., Grandfather of Stress Physiology Physiology
****M. Matteson & J. Ivacevich, M. Matteson & J. Ivacevich, Controlling Work StressControlling Work Stress
Why don’t zebras get ulcers?Why don’t zebras get ulcers?
Research shows that exercise – even an Research shows that exercise – even an activity as simple as the activity as simple as the 4-D:4-D:
- improves mood- improves mood- enhances blood flow & cardiovascular fitness- enhances blood flow & cardiovascular fitness- improves memory- improves memory- increases bone density- increases bone density- improves sleep- improves sleep- enhances self-image- enhances self-image- increases muscle tone and relaxation- increases muscle tone and relaxation- makes energy utilization more efficient- makes energy utilization more efficient- reduces stress- reduces stress- diminishes biological markers of aging- diminishes biological markers of aging
What’s the correlation between the What’s the correlation between the OASIS Strategies, OASIS Strategies,
Coaching & Self-Care?Coaching & Self-Care?
1. We are not hopelessly bound in by our earlier development – or lack of development.
2. By what we choose to do – and not do – we change the physiology, the neural pathways, of our own brains – no matter what our age is. Old dogs can learn new tricks! 3. When we consciously choose a “healthy” pathway, we strengthen that wiring in the brain.
A few books you might enjoy. Let me know of others you find useful.
Dalai Lama and Goleman, Daniel. Destructive Emotions: How Can We Overcome Them? New York: Bantam Books, 1995.
Grenough, Millie. OASIS in the Overwhelm: 60-Second Strategies for Balance in a Busy World, Beaver Hill Press, 2005. OASIS 60-Second Strategies CD, 2007. OASIS in the Overwhelm 28 Day Guide: Rewire Your Brain from Chaos to Calm, 2008.
Kabat-Zinn, Jon, Ph.D. Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness. New York: Delacorte Press.
Nhat Hanh, Thich. The Miracle of Mindfulness: A Manual on Meditation. Boston: Beacon Press + Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everday Life + other books of his.
Sapolsky, Robert. Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers: An Updated Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases & Coping. W.H. Freeman & Co. 1998
Taylor, Jill Bolte. My Stroke of Insight. Viking, 2009Grenough LLC
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