Comments on: 9 Ideas to Overcome Discouragement http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:53:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Study Matrix Blog - Never Give Up, Never Quit | Mind Map http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/comment-page-1/#comment-203453 Study Matrix Blog - Never Give Up, Never Quit | Mind Map Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:47:23 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/#comment-203453 [...] 9 Ideas to Overcome Discouragement @ Scott H Young [...] [...] 9 Ideas to Overcome Discouragement @ Scott H Young [...]

]]> By: emendatio » Blog Archive » How to overcome discouragement. http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/comment-page-1/#comment-140837 emendatio » Blog Archive » How to overcome discouragement. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:55:50 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/#comment-140837 [...] Link: Scott Young - 9 Ways To Overcome Discouragement [...] [...] Link: Scott Young – 9 Ways To Overcome Discouragement [...]

]]> By: Russ http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/comment-page-1/#comment-105916 Russ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:52:41 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/#comment-105916 I think that the best way to avoid discouragement is number 4 - Review and plan goals. Even if it seems as though nothing is working out, if you look or set some long term goals you can see that you are always moving in the right direction. Although you may have diverged a bit to the side, you are always going forwards. I think that the best way to avoid discouragement is number 4 – Review and plan goals. Even if it seems as though nothing is working out, if you look or set some long term goals you can see that you are always moving in the right direction. Although you may have diverged a bit to the side, you are always going forwards.

]]> By: Scott Young http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/comment-page-1/#comment-105381 Scott Young Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:20:26 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/#comment-105381 Of course meditation isn't all "OM", but most people don't know that. Thanks for adding to the conversation. Of course meditation isn’t all “OM”, but most people don’t know that. Thanks for adding to the conversation.

]]> By: Albert | UrbanMonk.Net http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/comment-page-1/#comment-105142 Albert | UrbanMonk.Net Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:09:12 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/#comment-105142 Good stuff Scott, I love journalling, as you mentioned. It really clears the cobwebs and cleans the dust of your mind, so to speak, letting the important stuff underneath shine through. BTW meditation is more than just OMMMM ;) BUt you were probably just having a bit of fun. Cheers, Albert | <a href="http://www.urbanmonk.net" rel="nofollow">UrbanMonk.Net</a> Modern personal development, entwined with ancient spirituality. Good stuff Scott, I love journalling, as you mentioned. It really clears the cobwebs and cleans the dust of your mind, so to speak, letting the important stuff underneath shine through.

BTW meditation is more than just OMMMM ;) BUt you were probably just having a bit of fun.

Cheers,
Albert | UrbanMonk.Net
Modern personal development, entwined with ancient spirituality.

]]> By: Darren Meyer http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/comment-page-1/#comment-104839 Darren Meyer Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:59:28 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/#comment-104839 Sorry for the double-post, but I forgot to mention that any intense, internally-focused activity is meditation. Devout Christians who are deep in prayer achieve a meditative state, and derive the benefits of mediation from this practice. Keeping a journal is meditative for some, and there is a method called "Acem" meditation that has absolutely no spiritual component -- it's entirely secular. Sorry for the double-post, but I forgot to mention that any intense, internally-focused activity is meditation. Devout Christians who are deep in prayer achieve a meditative state, and derive the benefits of mediation from this practice.

Keeping a journal is meditative for some, and there is a method called “Acem” meditation that has absolutely no spiritual component — it’s entirely secular.

]]> By: Darren Meyer http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/comment-page-1/#comment-104835 Darren Meyer Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:56:11 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/#comment-104835 It frustrates me how often people think meditation can only be done through sitting the lotus (cross-legged) and chanting. That's the method adopted by only one tradition, and it's not even their only method! It's perfectly acceptable to find any position that you find relaxed and balanced (though if you lie down, you'll probably just doze off, so I don't recommend that...). I've been practicing meditation daily for nearly 8 years, and my preferred position is still seated on a bench, feet flat on the ground. The second thing that bugs me is the idea of "emptying your mind". If one tries to think of nothing, then you'll think of everything! The concept of "empty mind" has much more to do with being fully present in the moment and completely aware of your surroundings. This is quite hard, and takes much practice. However, it's also not necessary for beneficial meditation. Simply focusing on one thing -- it could be a sensation, the intricate details of an object, a particular memory, or whatever you find relaxing or peaceful -- can have immense benefits for your mood and focus. The only difficult part of this is avoiding distraction. You *will* think of things related to what you're focusing on: this is natural, and you need simply to catch yourself doing it and return your focus to where you started. It takes practice, but there is no "wrong way", and even just sitting still and breathing for a few minutes (even just 2!) is better than not meditating at all. It frustrates me how often people think meditation can only be done through sitting the lotus (cross-legged) and chanting. That’s the method adopted by only one tradition, and it’s not even their only method!

It’s perfectly acceptable to find any position that you find relaxed and balanced (though if you lie down, you’ll probably just doze off, so I don’t recommend that…). I’ve been practicing meditation daily for nearly 8 years, and my preferred position is still seated on a bench, feet flat on the ground.

The second thing that bugs me is the idea of “emptying your mind”. If one tries to think of nothing, then you’ll think of everything! The concept of “empty mind” has much more to do with being fully present in the moment and completely aware of your surroundings. This is quite hard, and takes much practice. However, it’s also not necessary for beneficial meditation.

Simply focusing on one thing — it could be a sensation, the intricate details of an object, a particular memory, or whatever you find relaxing or peaceful — can have immense benefits for your mood and focus. The only difficult part of this is avoiding distraction. You *will* think of things related to what you’re focusing on: this is natural, and you need simply to catch yourself doing it and return your focus to where you started.

It takes practice, but there is no “wrong way”, and even just sitting still and breathing for a few minutes (even just 2!) is better than not meditating at all.

]]> By: Chris http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/comment-page-1/#comment-104817 Chris Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:30:16 +0000 http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2007/12/10/9-ideas-to-overcome-discouragement/#comment-104817 What I like about this article is that it's skeptical about a lot of the boiler plate motivational advice, and a little more realistic about how to get over a setback. I like writers that do this. I can't help but feel so much of the standard advice out there is just being given because it's been repeated so much that no one questions it anymore. I've had experiences similar to yours with affirmations, meditating, and 'fake it 'til you make' body language changes. What I like about this article is that it’s skeptical about a lot of the boiler plate motivational advice, and a little more realistic about how to get over a setback.

I like writers that do this. I can’t help but feel so much of the standard advice out there is just being given because it’s been repeated so much that no one questions it anymore. I’ve had experiences similar to yours with affirmations, meditating, and ‘fake it ’til you make’ body language changes.

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