Based on your reflections, and on a scale of 1 to 10 (ten being optimal wellbeing), where do you rate your A-physical wellbeing, B-spiritual well-being, C-psychological well-being? Why?
Physical wellbeing (6): I have two small children and work full time as a nurse at a local hospital. My home and work life can be very stressful; therefore, I try to maintain myself at a level of fitness so that I better equip myself to deal with all the surprises that are thrown my way in a day.
Spiritual well-being (4): I do not come from a family who is very spiritual. I have not had much education and guidance in this area. This is why I took this class to try to help myself and prepare myself to be a better healer.
Psychological Well-being (4): Due to our recent move we are currently living with family. This is causing a huge amount of stress in my life because everyone turns to me to keep peace and to maintain a constant. Working full time and with my husband currently located in a completely different state, I feel my psychological well-being and my spiritual well-being are being challenged tremendously.
2. Develop a goal for yourself in each area (physical, spiritual, psychological).
Goals:
Physical Well-being: to attempt to incorporate my physical stress relief by incorporating things likes spin class, weight training, and cardio to help relieve stress.
Spiritual Well-being: I am going to learn yoga or incorporate meditation into my weekly routine. I’m also going to look into finding a local church I feel comfortable attending.
Psychological Well-being: I am going to continue to educate myself on how to deal with and maintain peace within the house hold while working full time and prepare to rent my own home for my children and I.
3. What activities or exercise can you implement in your life to assist in moving toward each goal?
3. What activities or exercise can you implement in your life to assist in moving toward each goal?
The activities and exercises that come to mind are: yoga, spin class, meditations, journaling, weight training and cardio.
4. Complete the relaxation exercise The Crime of the Century.
4. Complete the relaxation exercise The Crime of the Century.
I enjoyed the exercise because it gave me the opportunity to relax especially after have a son up all night with a stomach virus. I was able to listen to the words bur had a hard time visualizing blood to my arms. Once the exercise was over I did find myself borderline asleep before I realized the voice was no longer talking and the exercise was over.
I really enjoyed your blog especially the part where you talked about not having much guidance or education in the area of spirituality. I too grew up where spirituality wasn’t really a focal point in our lives. I went to church a couple times when I was younger with family friends but never really was taught about it. That’s why this class seemed so interesting to me, because it was something I could learn from. I think that if you’re not comfortable or can’t find a church that you’re comfortable with, meditation is a good way to go spiritually. I think once it’s routine and a part of your life makes things a lot easier. That’s what I plan on doing too!
ReplyDeleteHang in there. I know it is hard to deal with stressors in your life but remember they are only temporary. I totally agree with you on the physical aspect while working full-time and suporting a family while going to school and having to incorporate a fitness regimen into an already busy schedule. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog and can relate to you on so many levels. Good luck with your future.
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