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PBH346 M2.6: Reflective Exercise

Three-Minute Pause

How surprised were you to learn that your brain is not only malleable but capable of changing? Just like going to the gym and doing repetitions can increase your muscles, there are actually exercises that focus the mind and change its neuroplasticity. In fact, in just 60 seconds you can completely reset your mind. 

To show you how this works, for the next five weeks you will engage in a Three-Minute pause activity in which you will stop, reflect on the concepts and ideas introduced, make connections with module material, and reflect on the process.

Reset your Mind: This week we are going to set down a foundation from which you will add various exercises over the next four weeks. The goal is to provide you with a repertoire of exercises that you can draw upon any time you want.

Let's Begin!

Find yourself a comfortable place, set aside ten minutes, and view the video below. 

 

https://youtu.be/ad7HqXEc2Sc

 

Assignment Instructions

After completing this video and exercise, in one or two paragraphs reflect on the following:

• Take notice and describe your experience.  
• Analyze the experience and answer the following question.
  • Once this exercise was over, what were your first thoughts about the overall exercise? Were your thoughts mostly positive or negative? If positive, what came to mind specifically? Negative?
• Reflect on what you learned and how you will use this learning in your life. 

This assignment is due Sunday by 11:59 pm ET. Submit your response in the box below. 

Note: This is not a personal journal or therapeutic experience. Please relate this to your learning.

Reflective Journal Rubric (1)

Reflective Journal Rubric (1)
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection	90 pts A Rich in content with exceptional insightful analysis; evidence that experience had been thoroughly processed and thoughtfully reflected upon. Journal is clear, logical, and articulate. 76.5 pts B Substantial information with evidence of insight and analysis; evidence that experience had been thoughtfully reflected upon. Journal flows well and is coherent. 67.5 pts C An adequate degree of observations demonstrating some insight and analysis; demonstrates superficial self-reflection with regards to the topic. Journal is somewhat vague and lacks depth. 58.5 pts D Simplistic observations provide little or no insight, comments, or analysis; more descriptive than reflective. Journal is difficult to follow and/or has gaps in a logical sequence. 0 pts 0 Meets no criteria or submission was not completed.	90 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics	10 pts A Journal entries contain no grammatical errors; sentences flow seamlessly. 8.5 pts B Journal entries have minor grammatical errors but sentences convey meaning. 7.5 pts C Journal Entries have some grammatical errors and sentences flow in a choppy way and/or are confusing. 6.5 pts D Journal entry contains frequent errors and is poorly written. 0 pts No Marks Did not complete assignment.	10 pts
Total Points: 100