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#20237 03/18/01 09:50 PM
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Ok, I've been kinda keeping to my goal of 10 books a day (make that more like 5) and the other day I was able to see the blip page for the first time! Which is great, b/c I'd been relying on the X method before.

But now I have a new problem. When I first started out I was tense and I had no problem keeping my focus here and now. Now I'm more relaxed but I can't stop daydreaming. Little thoughts keep creeping in, like what I should Photoread next, what's for dinner etc. So I start to bring back my focus to the book, and I notice myself tense up again, especially in the shoulders. Where is the balance? Even chanting "Re-Lax, Re-Lax" doesn't help - I seem to be able to 'think around' the chant. Help!






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There was mention sometime ago that 'daydreaming' was a sign that the brain was in the superlearning state. A good sign.

It's been mentioned many times that 'relaxation' is the key. I believe you may have that down pat, remember that the tilting of the head and flipping of pages will also get ya there in a matter of time.

Have you made a 'commitment' to spend an amount of time devoted to PR'ing?

Is your purpose or passion been established for wanting to PR?

Are you using the tangerine method and affirmation of "As I PR, my concentration is absolute" ?

If your feeling tense in the neck and shoulder area. Try these two Brain Gym exercises to help - Neck roll and Owl.

Neck Roll, we've all done them at one point in time in life ... use to relax neck and shoulders. Breathe deeply, relax your shoulders, and drop your head forward. Allow your head to roll SLOWLY from side to side as you breathe out any tightness. Your chin draws a smoooth curve across your chest as your neck relaxes. (From Brain Gym book)

Owl ... helps to release tentions that develop from reading. Grasp the shoulder and squeeze the muscles firmly. Turn your head to look back over your shoulder. Breathe deeply and pull your shoulders back. Now look over the other shoulder, opening the shoulders again, Drop the chin to your chest and breathe deeply, letting muscles relax. Repeat with the other side of shoulder. (From Brain Gym book)

Remember one thing, we all experience days where our minds are in overdrive and other days where there is complete silence. Take each in stride and forge ahead!









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As Paul Scheele says on one of the paraliminals: "If your mind wanders, gently, ever so gently guide it back."

For me, noticing that my mind wanders is the first step. I accept that and just remind me of what I want to concentrate on - and let my mind wander back on track. If it doesn't, I remind me again - gently, playful. And in time, I'm back on track. Note: This is steadily becoming easier and faster. And sometimes, the daydreaming is quite useful: I remember important things I forgot or things I already know about the topic at hand. And sometimes it's just fun.

Hope this helps,

Jens







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