1. 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?
I would rate my physical well-being as a 7, though my husband is always insisting that I am in optimal health. I tend to be very hard on myself and never feel like I have done enough to keep myself healthy. I don't think that I would ever rate myself as a 10 just because it seems like there is always more that I could be doing.
I would rate my spiritual well-being as a 6. I grew up going to church every Sunday but find it very difficult to go now because my job requires me to work on Sunday mornings. Religion has always been a big part of my spirituality so not having that to help support me makes spiritual growth and maintenance very hard.
I would rate my psychological well-being as a 7 as well. My personal life is very stressful right now: I have a 2 year old, a 5 month old and a husband whose state of employment has been very erratic. I have a lot of trouble finding time for me around family, work and school. I am very happy to be back in school, so although it does make for one more thing to think about I consider it a very positive point in my life.
2. Develop a goal for yourself in each area (physical, spiritual, psychological).
Physically I would like to make exercise a more consistent thing. I do some sort of workout every day but I would like to push myself more and really feel the workout the next day. Spiritually I would like to find a way to return to church since that has always been a source of spiritual grounding for me. Psychologically I need to make more time just for me. This can go hand in hand with my physical development since I find physical exercise very relaxing and meditative.
3. What activities or exercise can you implement in your life to assist in moving toward each goal?
Physically I just need to step up my workouts and make more time for them so I can increase my endurance.Spiritually, aside from going to church it would be a good idea to make time everyday to talk with God and pray informally. Psychologically I need to schedule time for just me.
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 enjoyed this exercise and found it to be very grounding, but at the same time I had difficulty giving it all of my attention because I had so many other things running through my head.
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Hey Heidi,
ReplyDeleteThis is the third time I am trying to reply to you! My computer is being crazy! I am right there with you when it comes to being hard on myself. I feel like I can always improve something. I also understand how hard it can be to make it to a worship service every Sunday. Church was always a big part of my life. My family and I just moved accross the country, and have not found a church yet. I wish you luck in meeting all of your goals to improve your optimal health.
Heidi,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have a lot on your plate but it also sounds like you are handling things like a champ. I found it hard to rate myself because I tend to be so hard on myself. Others see our differently and rate us differently as well. Is there a way you could ask off for Sundays and make it up another day just so that you can make it to church? Maybe see if you could take every other Sunday off.
Good luck to you,
Wendy
Unfortunately my job requires me to work Sundays as it is our busiest day. I going to try to find a church with a good Saturday night service.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments!