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Most of you have probably heard of type
A and B personalities. Perhaps when you
have impatiently weaved your way through
traffic or complained about not having enough
time, someone has accused you of being a
type A personality. Or perhaps someone has
complained that you have no sense of urgency
and are too laid back, which got you labeled
a Type B. Well, that is probably a type
A person calling you that.
Such personality characteristics are difficult
to change. They are pretty fundamental to
one's nature. The good news about the immune
power personality is that this is one that
you can cultivate. The traits of this type
personality were developed utilizing the
research of 7 famous psychoneuroimmunology
(PNI) researchers from 7 major universities.
To make these easier to remember, I have
developed these traits into the acronym,
HEAL. To HEAL means to be WHOLE. Wholeness
is created by establishing a connection
between all the aspects of your bodymind,
other beings, and your spiritual nature.
- Hardiness - control, commitment,
and challenge
Do you feel in control of your life? Are
you committed to certain life goals, creative
challenges or relationships. Can you turn
a problem into a challenge? People with
this type of hardiness seem to suffer
fewer chronic illnesses and have stronger
immune systems.
- Esteem
Ask yourself, how do you feel about yourself.
Are you aware of your strengths? Do you
like who you are? People who are aware
of their strengths are able to withstand
stressful life circumstances and are less
prone to illness.
- Awareness - and expression of body
signals
Think about this for yourself. When you
experience pain or stress, can you feel
it?
Do you know when you are sad, angry or
happy and can you express these feelings?
Or do you ignore them and keep on going?
Researchers have found that people who
are tuned into mindbody feelings of discomfort,
fatigue, distress, sadness and pleasure
cope better psychologically, have better
immune response, and healthier
cardiovascular systems.
- Love - Relationships, Helping
Research also shows that people who have
healthy relationships, and extend and
receive unconditional love become sick
less frequently, and live longer. People
committed to helping others often experience
the "helpers" high, which is
not only
emotional and spiritual, but physical
as well. Love is the great healer of many
ills,
emotional, mental and physical.
How does one cultivate these qualities?
Lets look at some of the ways.
Hardiness
1. Find something to commit yourself to
- to give life meaning.
2. Think "Yes". Experience the
power of positive thought.
3. Develop a belief in "I can."
4. Believe that you are in charge of your
life.
Esteem
1. Develop strong social connections and
friends.
2. Acknowledge your accomplishments.
3. Participate in therapy or groups.
4. Explore and establish spiritual practices.
5. Learn to replace negative thought loops
with positive beliefs.
Awareness
1. Engage in relaxation, prayer, meditation
or mindful walking practice.
2. Find a good yoga class or video tap and
practice daily.
3. Take plenty of talk time with friends.
4. Write in a journal.
Love
1. Give time and attention to family and
friends.
2. Give of yourself and your own gifts to
others.
Enjoy a long healthy life as you develop
the qualities that give you an immune power
personality!
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