HEALTHY
COMPUTING
EMAIL TIP
585: EXHALE
GOODWILL
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As workload
and budget
concerns
increase, we
often feel
frustrated,
powerless,
irritated,
angry, or
resigned. At
times we may
even think
that
our
coworkers
are selfish,
don't care,
or don't
want to
help. These
negative
thoughts are
more
frequent
when we are
tired;
however,
they tend
to increase
neck and
shoulder
tensions.
Relax,
reduce
worksite
tension,
and spread
caring and
hope when
you EXHALE
GOODWILL.
HOW TO SEND
GOODWILL:
Sit quietly
and focus on
diaphragmatic
breathing.
Allow your
abdomen to
expand with
each
inhalation
and decrease
with each
exhalation.
Allow each
exhalation
to go slower
and slower.
While
breathing
slowly,
recall a
memory when
you felt
happy,
peaceful and
loved. For a
few minutes
allow
yourself to
relive this
past memory
and
experience
the positive
feelings.
Then think
of someone
who
irritates
you or with
whom you
have a
conflict.
The moment
you think of
that person
begin to
exhale
slowly and
imagine
that your
breath flows
towards that
person
carrying the
feeling and
intend
of goodwill.
Practice
sending
goodwill
every time
you
anticipate
or think of
a
situation or
person that
produces
conflict.
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