Introduction
I’m Gabrielle Iwaskow, a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) working at the Design Your Life Centre in Toronto. In this workshop we are going to be talking about and moving through a combo mindfulness practice of grounding and writing.
Our writing exercise is going to be focused on reclaiming our energy. Energy is often a fitness focus. Energy is also a mental and emotional entity. We can be physically capable, however our mental and emotional energy may not be there. Our intention here is to go through this guided practice together to improve and reclaim our mental and emotional energy.
Reclaim means to make your own, make it yours. When it’s ours, we tend to do things with purpose, we are more aware, alert, and we have a higher connection to our actions. With this higher sense of connection, we tend to have more fulfillment. This connection helps us to build momentum and we achieve higher results than we ever thought possible.
Research shows us that those who write out their thoughts for three consecutive days are more effective in communication about the topic and how they are feeling. Studies show us that a consistent journaling practice is a cathartic experience that leaves the mind feeling lighter and more clear.
In the next part I’m going to bring us through a guided practice to improve our mental and emotional energy. All you need is yourself and a quite space.
Let’s get started.
Gabrielle Iwaskow
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Mindfulness has been shown to not only improve your mental and emotional health, but your physical health too. In this guided mindfulness exercise, Gabrielle, a registered psychotherapist (qualifying), walks you through two gentle grounding and writing exercises which will allow you to be present in the moment, achieve calmness, and reclaim your energy.
In this calm, gentle, grounding exercise, reconnect with yourself and learn to be still, let go of your thoughts and be present in the moment. Practice this exercise to leave you feeling more centered in your body with a sense of relaxation.
A guided written reflection designed to connect with ourselves and understand what we need to harness our energy sources. If we understand our body and it’s needs, we can better communicate this to others, like our personal trainers for example. Materials: pen and paper.
Gabrielle reinforces the importance of routine mindfulness practice and how it will bring you closer to your health and fitness goals. For additional resources on implementing mindfulness exercises and further reclaiming your energy.