Wellness, as a person centered orientation, relies heavily on the concept that the individual is aware of his/her strengths and needs. However there is often little encouragement or expectation for the individual to self reflect or take a holistic personal inventory or to convey their awareness with their health practitioner. Take a moment to reflect on your own level of wellness; physically, psychologically, and spiritually, and then answer the following questions in your blog (journal).
1. Based on your reflections, and on a scale of 1 to 10 (ten being optimal well being), where do you rate your A-physical well being, B-spiritual well-being, C-psychological well-being? Why?
Physical Well being-I would rate my Physical well being around a 6. Even though I am overweight, I am pretty strong, have a strong core, 75% of the time, eat rather well and love to be active, just do not have time to fit it in.
Spiritual Well being-I would rate my Spiritual Well being at a 7.5. I have been working on my spiritual well being for a about 7 years. I have participated in women's groups that have helped me tremendously to release a realize a lot of my fears and why i held on to so many things for so long. I have changed because of this on so many levels and have come to realize that Spirituality is something you hold inside. With this realization, it has built my confidence, brought me to a place of love, peace, acceptance and grace. The level of energy that you are able to tap into is amazing and can only be felt on an individual level. I am not a 10 because life tends to take me away from this path but I will always have it in my heart.
Psychological Well being-I would rate my Psychological well being around a 7, it seems that once you work through one issue, another pops up and you have another lesson to learn. I used to be quick to react and angry at the world but have come to realize it is not my or anyone else's fault. there are certain things I take responsibility for, but also have learned to take everything and try to turn it into a learning experience. Easier said than done, a lot of tears and arguments with myself have occurred....lovingly!
2. Develop a goal for yourself in each area (physical, spiritual, psychological).
Physical wellbeing-my goal for this area is to really create a third silo, if you will, in my life to practice activity. I know the only reason I am not at a 'goal weight' is because I am not active in proper ways to melt it all away. I plan to implement in 2 weeks, starting with walking 30 minutes a day 4 days a week.
Spiritual wellbeing-my goal is to incorporate 30 minutes of meditation every day for just plain sanity. Making time to connect to my higherself and the universe is something that seems to go to the way side when I get too busy.
Psychological wellbeing-i think if i can implement the last two goals, this will naturally fall into place. My goal would to further work through my lessons and evolve as a person.
3. What activities or exercise can you implement in your life to assist in moving toward each goal?
Meditation and walking/dancing are the easiest ways for me to achieve my goals, I know this from experience.
4. Complete the relaxation exercise The Crime of the Century. To hear this exercise, click here. Describe your experience. (What it beneficial? Frustrating? etc.)
I particularly liked the breathing exercises, this helped me to calm down from the day. The rainbow was interesting, I am still not a huge fan of guided meditation, and would rather see what happens with minor guidance. It was nice to relax and have the reminder to ground myself. I remember seeing a lot of colors and then i was out! (giggle) I have been working a lot and this put me right to sleep.
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