A short form
While the timer exercise is generally intended to point you toward
recognition of all your body cues, a shorter simpler way to get
started is to focus only on muscle tension and the state of your
breathing. So when your timer goes off, reset it, do a quick body
check for muscles and breathing, make a note, and carry on for another
hour. Don’t even bother with the fourth question of “4- Rational
response. What might you do to address those physical needs in a
nonsmoking way? (Stretch specific muscles or areas, deep breath
properly, eat if hungry, rest if fatigued, etc.)”
Is there anyone who needs help finding a timer?
Steve
November 28th, 2006 at 2:20 pm
Hi Mary,
I’ve seen the basic kitchen timer with a rotary dial in dollar stores.
There are neat little digital timers/clocks for under $10 at Target
etc. Many digital wrist watches have a hourly beep feature. Micro
waves and stoves have timers if mobility isn’t an issue.
Or was it some other sort of help you need with finding a timer?
Steve