#3. Positive Points: When we are trying to remember something, sometimes we impulsively put our hands to our forehead? When we do so, we are doing a simple variation of Positive Points. They relax, help to access long term memory, and help negative thoughts to fade away*.
To do Positive Points:
•Gently put your fingertips on your forehead just above your eyebrows and below the hair-line. You're at that point in the middle of your eyebrows. Use a light touch.
•Close your eyes**.
•Breathe deeply and relax.
They enhance:
•Release of memory blocks
•Useful in studying spelling, math, social studies, or whatever when long-term memory is required
•Organizational abilities
•Study skills
•Test performances
*Think of a the negative thought or stressful situation, notice how after a minute or so it will become less or fade away.
**Caution: Never make a child close their eyes. Sometimes that's really scary. You don't get to decide what is and what isn't scary for a child. They get to decide. When they're ready to close their eyes, they'll do it.