Is the only way to understand the meaning of reading a book and
putting it into practice to simply try it?
I finished reading the book mentioned above.
This book introduces a method called a "solo retreat."
You set aside 30 minutes, sit down with a notebook, and think deeply about the questions you have
prepared for yourself.
I actually tried it.
My Worries – A Mind Map
First, I created a mind map to understand where my worries truly lie.
Various concerns came up, but I realized that at the very root of them all was my illness.
Because of my illness, I worry about having children. Because I worry about children, I worry about marriage.
My job options feel limited to low-paying ones. Even my relationships seem to produce errors.
After a five-minute break, I thought again—this time under the theme: "Concerns Related to Schizophrenia and How to Cope with Them."
Concerns Related to Schizophrenia and How to Cope with Them
I divided a notebook page vertically in half, writing my concerns on the left and possible coping strategies on the right.
Many concerns came up—about ten major themes in total.
However, there was not a single concern for which I could not think of some form of coping strategy.
At the end, I added "coping strategies I have not yet tried" and "hints for the next theme," and then concluded the session.
My Impressions After Trying It
I was surprised.
Perhaps it was because I also applied ideas from the book I am currently reading, "The Power of Verbalization,"
but I became much clearer about what I should do and what I should be thinking about.
With just a notebook, a pencil, an eraser, and 30 minutes (in fact, it took less than 30 minutes),
I was able to achieve something this effective.
If I gradually make this a habit, my life really might change.
I decided to turn it into a positive habit.
Question of the Day
Is the only way to truly understand the meaning of reading a book and putting it into practice to simply try it?
This English version was translated as part of my language learning experiment.
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