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10cents
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 Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 1:42 am Post subject: Think beautiful thoughts |
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Hi! 
I've read POWs use this technique, think of their families, friends, a happier life to survive. I've used a similar method to get me through a trek. You know, after 3 days plodding along with a 100lbs pack and you still need to keep going... So I basically daydream. Some trekkers recommend focusing on our steps but I really have a problem with this mind focusing thing. Has anybody done a similar, daydream to get their minds off the task at hand (except for those paperwork?) Is there a professional term for this? Thanks. |
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Paddy Landau
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| 10cents wrote: | | Is there a professional term for this? |
I think that "daydreaming" would amply fit the bill.
Certainly, thinking of the worst will drive you crazy and is not recommended. Thinking "beautiful thoughts" may not work for everyone, but at the very least, thinking useful and pleasant thoughts would be better.
I do not focus on my steps, as that makes me tired. When I used to go trekking over the Cape mountains, I would focus on the natural beauty around me, or have interesting discussions with my fellow-walkers.
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finster
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| I think focusing on your steps only applies if you have a certain number of steps.That would work for me if I think the number of steps I must take to reach my goal. But yes, daydreaming, would really help in my case and yes I have done this to pass the time doing boring or difficult tasks. |
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eireann
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| Yes, this method really helps in my case. I wouldn't say daydreaming necessarily, although that sometimes works as well. I just think happy thoughts - remember the moments in my life where I was really happy, and that's just to remind myself that I can be happy, or at least content by focusing on the right things. |
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tina
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I always daydream. It isn't necessarily when I'm doing something difficult (mainly because I tend to avoid such activities), but usually ... when I'm listening to lectures, and it's almost painful to pay attention. I'd rather think about what I'm going to eat for dinner or what it would be like if the professor had a different voice.
Daydreaming is, I guess, a great remedy for boredom and mental pain. |
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