ACT in Action – Check

Purpose: In order to stimulate your brain to change (neuroplasticity) you must first know exactly where you are at. The first step is to “catch” and notice that there is a change. Then the second step is, “check” where you recognize what the change is (creating some “space”), and then choose where you want to go. Today we will be discussing the “check” phase of reprogramming your brain. Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. Viktor Frankl There are two parts of healing that are equally important. It is a dynamic process. ·        Learning tools to effectively process stress will allow you to break free from your powerful automatic survival reactions. ·        Once you have let go, then the healing occurs from stimulating circuits to form in your brain that are enjoyable. This is the essence of neuroplasticity, and it happens quickly in whatever direction you choose. “Check” the step where you create some “space” between your stress and reaction and then you are able to substitute a better response. You have to know where you are starting before you can change direction. What is “check?” ·        Conceptualize it How to accomplish it?   Why is it so important? ·        Reactive vs creative ·        Need to get back into the neocortex   Practical tools ·        Expressive writing ·        Mindfulness ·        Welcome in the unwelcome ·        Principles behind other tools   Chronic pain is a neurological problem and is solvable by using proven methods to change the structure of your brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices