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MIND MANAGEMENT
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Content Outline*
1. Mind Perceptions / Brain Teasers / Mind Mgt Q?

2. Know your Mind and the need to manage.

3. Know your Brain.

4. Know your Thinking.

5. Some Mind Management Techniques

6. Summary

7. Q & A / Thanks

* Subject to changes
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My Mind
My perceptions

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Perceptions are many.
It is a matter of Mind.

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Creation
Intensification

Information
Intensification
VALUE

Industrialization

Agriculturization

TIME

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KNOW YOUR MIND

 Mind is a Store house of :


- Past Experiences
- Present Happenings and
- Future Expectations

 Mind is a Power behind our:


- Thoughts
- Feelings and
- Actions

 Mind has three levels:


- Active mind
- Auto mind and
- Absolute mind

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KNOW MANAGEMENT

Management is a
simple process of

R 2 R
Resources to Results

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MIND – THE PRECIOUS RESOURCE

HUMAN RESOURCES
Evolution of Body - Not phenomenal
Evolution of Mind - Phenomenal

Presently Body comforts are very well managed.

Mind comforts lacks management.


Uncomfortable mind is the main cause
for most of the problems today world over.

This puts us in pressure to know, train and manage


mind better than ever.

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Knowing MIND w.r.t. BODY


MIND BODY

1. Internal External

2. Personal Worldly

3. Thinking Doing

4. Energy Mass

5. Unlimited range Limited range

6. Speed > Light Speed < Light

7. Flexible Rigid

8. Imagination Image

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 Body is an extension of Mind

U  Mind is an extension of Energy


N
I SPACE – Accommodating Force
V
E
R
S FORCE – Spinning of space
against Space ANS – Powered by Nature
A
L
Affective
C BEHAVIOUR BODY
ENERGY MIND Cognitive BRAIN
O
N
C
I
O INTELLIGENT – Functional order CNS – Powered by Self
of Force
U
S
N
E
S TIME – Duration of changes
in Force
S  Energy is an extension of Cosmos

 Cosmos is an extension of Universal


Consciousness
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External Action is just the Tip of Powerful iceberg Mind.

ACTION

MIND

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MIND MANAGEMENT

Mind Management is a process of creating:

- A Healthy Mind and


- An Effective Mind

HEALTHY MIND EFFECTIVE MIND

- Accepting / Making Changes - Valuing Others


- Self esteem / Confidence - Managing Time
- Cool mind ( low freq.) - Manage stress
- Intra personal relationship - Interpersonal relationship
- Emotional Management - Change Thinking styles
- Life style change (Break bad habit) - Social Comm. Skills
- Reduce internal loads - Reduce external loads
- Diet / Nutrition - Recreation / Hobbies
- Self affirmations (Good Wishes) - Learning / Life Skills
- Mind Exercises - Problem / Decision making

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WONDER BRAIN

 The most complex machine


in the universe.

 The sleeping giant within.

 The most unutilised


human organ.

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WONDER BRAIN

Comparison with Super Computer :

Cray Human
Super Computer Brain

Weight 7000 K.g. 7 K.g.


Wiring 100,000 K.m. 3,200,000 K.m.
Calculations 400 Billion / Sec. 20,000 Billion / Sec.
Potential Limited Unlimited
Thinking Linear Multi ordinal
Style Geodesic

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WONDER BRAIN

 Every human brain has about


100 Billion Brain Cells (Neurons).
This is common to rich & poor.

 30,000 Brain Cells fit on a pin head.

 More than Brain Cells the


connectivity (dendrites)
is important. Each cell has
around 20,000 branches.

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WONDER BRAIN

Understanding the working of the Brain is fundamental to appreciate


our ability to learn & to enhance our capabilities.

• 3 kinds of Brain

• 2 sides of Brain

• 1 whole Brain

• 8 kinds of Intelligence's

• 4 types of Brain waves

• 5 kinds of Memory

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WONDER BRAIN
3 kinds of Brain
Thinking Brain
(Outer part)

Mammalian Brain
(Central part)

Reptilian Brain
(Brain stem)

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WONDER BRAIN

Reptilian Brain

This is the Brain stem for lower life


forms like Lizards & Crocodiles.

It is responsible for primitive instinct


(territory).

Takes care of basic functions like


Breathing, Heart rate, Fight / Flight
responses.

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WONDER BRAIN
Mammalian Brain

This is the Central part of the


Brain called Limbic system.

The main constituents are


Hypothalamus & Amygdale.

It maintenance a stable body


environment. It controls
hormons, thirst, hunger,
sex, metabolism, immune
functions, long term memory

It is also the Emotional controller.

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WONDER BRAIN
Mammalian Brain (cont..)

It is mainly for Health, Emotion,


Memory.

It gives Joy, Role play & Collaborative.

Positive Emotions release, ‘Pleasure


Chemicals’ called Endorphins.

This triggers neuro transmitter


acetylcholine which lubricate &
connect the Brain cells very very easily.

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WONDER BRAIN
Mammalian Brain (cont..)
On the contrary Negative Emotions switch
back to primitive area which stops learning
ability (stress is an enemy for learning).

Hence, relaxation in-between the classes


is very useful.

In learning & teaching, Emotions are


deliberately involved to harness powerful
forces that make learning more effective.

Educators to involve Emotions. Ofcourse,


positive !

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WONDER BRAIN
Thinking Brain

This is called Neocortex, which is


the seat of intelligence - seeing,
hearing, creating, thinking, talking.

Major Brain activity of

- Learn
- React
- Adapt

Excellent Brain Network,


the corpus callosum.

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WONDER BRAIN
2 sides of the Brain

Left side is Logical & linear.

Right side Creative & Global.

When some one speaks, the left watches


content of words and the right watches
the Emotion with which it is spoken.

It is natural when words are combined


with pictures, colours, music &
emotion then it is learnt faster.

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WONDER BRAIN
1 Whole Brain
Our education emphasise more use
of Left Brain for :
- reading
- writing
- arithmetic
For use of Right Brain, we must explore :
- concepts
- patterns
- creative anologies
- imagination
Power to support weaker side and
develop our strength of creativity &
emotion.
Both sides combined gives one unique Brain
with synergy.
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WONDER BRAIN
8 Types of Intelligence

Sculptor Read & Write

Scientific

Botanist &
Biologist

Self analysing Architect


Introvert

Socialising Extrovert Singer

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WONDER BRAIN
8 Types of Intelligence

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WONDER BRAIN
4 Types of Waves
Brain generators tiny electrical
impulses as thought travels.

EEG measures 4 kinds of weaves

Beta : Conscious 14 - 40 cps. Awake, Attentive, Alert

Alpha : Relaxed 8 - 13 cps. Day dream, Relax, Meditate,


Agna

Theta : Early sleep 4-7 cps. Twilight zone, Flashes of


inspiration, Thuriya

Delta : Deep sleep 0.5 - 3 cps. Active sub-conscious,


Thuriyatheeth

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WONDER BRAIN
5 Kinds of Memories
Memory is a vital part in the learning process.

Information is stored in different sites in Brain.


For eg. Nouns are kept apart from Verbs.

Hippocompus an important station for receiving,


sorting, storing & sending memory.

Memory is volatile, unstable, without adequate


Oxygen supply it dies.

Dr. Murray Grossman Neurologist gives 5 kinds


of memory.

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WONDER BRAIN
5 Kinds of Memories (cont..)
W-I-R- E-S : Connectivity for the Brain
Working Memory : Short term remember beginning of sentence
till it is completed. It allows several functions simultaneously. Reduces
after 40 years of age.
Implicit Memory : Cycling, Car driving, Swimming. You will never
forget. Muscle Memory,
Remote Memory : Wide verity of topics. Winners in quiz contest. Loss
with respect to age.
Episodic Memory : Specific personal experiences. Food, games,
movies. Where you parked your car. Usually well remembered.
Semantic Memory : Memory for words & symbols. Corporate trade
marks, religious symbols. Distinguish cat from dog. General knowledge
of working world.

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Mind Management

SUCCESS FORMULA

 Simple formula for Success ( S = D2 )

Success = Daring x Doing

= Mind x Body

= Think x Act

Daring = Confidence x Competence

Confidence = Self Esteem x Risk / Sacrifice

Competence = ( Learn x Understand x Apply ) till perfection

Doing = Plan the Work x Work the Plan x Refine as you go

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Mind Management
MM TECHNIQUES

I Emptying thoughts

1. Sit comfortably and relax

2. Close your eyes and place your hands on the lap

3. Visualize your head as a top open vessel filled with thoughts.

4. Now start emptying the vessel of thoughts continuously.

5. Continue the process till you feel that there are zero thoughts.

6. Remain in this state for a few minutes of convenience

Benefits: It provides an open mind


Makes mind more receptive
A good base for creative thinking

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MM TECHNIQUES

II Self Affirmations
1. I know that
I am a Good, Valuable & Worthy Person

2. I am fully capable of
Achieving my goals that I set for myself.

3. I trust in my abilities & judgment


and I take full responsibility for its consequences
and Rewards.

4. Everyday I am growing, to become a Better and Faster


Learner. And by using my ingenuity and techniques,
I will be a successful Learner.

So be it !
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MM TECHNIQUES

III Energising Breath Technique

1. Sit comfortably and relax

2. Close your eyes and place your hands on the lap

3. Take deep breath in and longer breath out.

4. As you breath out, feel air moving from the crown to the base and
expelling all negative energies.

5. As you breath in, feel air moving from the base to the crown and
inhaling golden postive energies.

6. Continue the process till you feel comfortable.

Benefits: It energises you when you are tired.


Makes mind more active
A good base for setting the process of thinking
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MM TECHNIQUES

IV Mindful Meditation

1. Sit comfortably and relax

2. Close your eyes and place your hands on the lap

3. Continue deep breath in and easy breath out.

4. As you breath out, feel air moving from the crown to the base and
as you breath in, feel air moving from the base to the crown for 2 minutes

• Feel from the centre of the brain, Divine energy fills up the entire skull

• Remain in this state till you feel comfortable.

Benefits: It cleanses the mind of obstructive thoughts.


Makes mind more free
Preparing for a hard days work

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MM TECHNIQUES

V Progressive Relaxation

1. Lie down on your back or Sit comfortably and relax

2. Close your eyes and place your hands on sides or on the lap

3. Breath easy .

4. Star from the foot, legs, thighs, Hip, Stomach, chest, shoulders, neck,
face, head one by one say mentally RELAX and feel the same way.

• Now feel the entire body is totally relaxed, you feel lighter and bodyless.

• Remain in this state till you feel comfortable.

Benefits: It reduces the stress impact.


Rejuvenates body and mind
Preparing for a good sleep

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Mind Management
SUMMARY
1. Management is R 2 R

2. Body is an extension of Mind energy. Mind is an extension of cosmos


Universal energy.

3. Managing Mind is a process of Life management.

4. Lowering mental frequencies offer better ability to manage mind.

5. Know the brain to use it our best advantage.

6. Positive attitudes and life skills help us to succeed in life

7. Daring and doing is a great simple rule of success.

8. Learning some MM techniques and practicing is a good beginning

9. Good work starts with great feeling; Great feeling starts with great mind;
Great mind starts with good education, training and practice.

10. Managing Mind is managing life for excellent performance, prosperity and
peace.

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THANK YOU

Q & A
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