Nana’s Journal

  Do you all know what meditation is? And do you understand what makes it beneficial? This time let's know about meditation, a well-known practice for enhancing the quality of life. What is meditation? Meditation is a mind-body practice focused on being present, usually by paying attention to the breath and the mind. It aims to promote awareness, enhance well-being, and alleviate stress and anxiety. There are various forms of meditation, including breathing exercises, mindfulness, visualization, mantra, and spiritual meditation. It can be practiced alone, in a group, or with guidance from a coach or therapist. Health benefits of meditation The health benefits of meditation include Stress Reduction Anxiety Management Depression Management Lowers Blood Pressure Strengthens Immune System Health Improves Memory　... These effects are based on scientific evidence and are commonly experienced by many individuals. Method 1 Sit up straight on your cushion or chair.  An upright posture ...

  We learned about self-awareness in class, understanding oneself is the first step towards self-realization and is one way to examine the current self. Today, I'll be exploring my strengths and weaknesses in terms of my career, using the five-step method I found online as a reference. The article suggests that strengths and weaknesses heavily depend on the situation, so this time I'll consider the context of finding a job. ５Steps to identify strength and weakness 1. Determine what skills, knowledge, and style of application will bring the desired outcomes and changes to fruition. 2. Review which of those you believe you have. 3. Rate how close a fit you believe what you have is a fit to what is required (e.g. 10 might be a perfect fit and zero represents no skills, knowledge, or application capability). 4. For ratings you ascribe yourself above zero, ask yourself how easy or challenging it is for you to apply the skills, knowledge, and understanding. 5. ...