I scored myself as a 5 and now I would score myself as a 7.5 or 8. I say this because this class has taught me how to properly evaluate my psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being. I actually understand what it means to be healthy and “well” all the way around. I have made progress in all areas other than the spiritual aspect. I had planned to attend church at least every other Sunday and if I am unable to do so, I will attend Bible study. Neither one of those has happened. I have been exercising at least 15 minutes per day and meditating about 30 minutes per day, which is more time than the goal that I had set for myself. I have implemented the exercises in the psychological and physical area, although not the spiritual area. This course has really helped me with my anxiety, which has not been official diagnosed by a doctor. This class has allowed me to help heal myself without taking medication that can possible make things work in the long run. The frequency of my anxiety attacks have decreased and my stress level has also decreased. I am learning to relax and maintain focus when doing my mental exercises. I have not rewarded myself, but I will be rewarding myself Friday night with a night out in the town with some girl friends. It has been difficult to get up Sundays and motivate myself to go to church after a long Saturday night and it has also been difficult to attend Bible study on Wednesdays after a 10 hour shift at work. This experience has taught me how to relieve stress, and work towards happiness and human flourishing. I can teach my family, my children, and my patients in the future. This could possibly help reduce risk factors for diseases, depression, and other stress related illnesses.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Unit 9 Project
Unit 9 Project
Introduction
It is very important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychological, spiritual, and physical health in order to understand the healing process and what it truly is. The “healer” has to be the key in the healing process in order to motivate and educate the individual being healed. I need to improve all aspects. I need to improve my spirituality by going to church on Sundays, reading my Bible daily, etc in order to help the healing process within my spirit. This will also help me mentally because prayer would help with mental training, which will allow negative energy to be released. I need to improve my physical health even though I am not overweight. I need to eat healthier and exercise at least 30 minutes per day even if it is a brisk walk to get some fresh air. My goals are to finish school this time next year, accelerate at my job, build up my self esteem, and reach the ultimate level of happiness.
Assessment
I have not assessed my health in each domain lately. On a scale from 1-10 (1=best, 10=worst):
Spiritually-6
Physically-4
Psychologically-3
Goal development
Spiritually-Attend church at least every other Sunday
Physically-Exercise at least 15 minutes per day
Psychologically- Meditate at least 10 minutes per day. Before work seems to be the most beneficial for me because it seems to start my day off with a minimal level of stress.
Practices for Personal health
Spiritually- Some strategies would be to go to sleep a little early on Saturdays in order to get up for church or make a personal commitment to attend Bible study that following week if I cannot attend church. A practice would be to read my Bible at least 10 minutes per day to cater to and feed my spirituality.
Physically- Some exercises that would be good for me include stretches and brisk walks outside for at least 15-30 minutes per day to improve cardiovascular health in addition to relieving stress.
Psychologically- Some practices would be Loving-kindness, Calm Abiding, and Subtle mind exercises. All of these contribute to mental training and stress relief. I will implement these practices on a daily basis for at least ten minutes in quiet room where I am alone and can concentrate on the balance and happiness that I want in my life.
Commitment
I will assess my progress in the next six months by keeping a daily log for each category. Some long term strategies to maintain my practices would be keeping a calendar, writing my goals on the refrigerator or places where I can see them. Reading books that will guide me to human flourishing is something that I will also do long term.
Reference
Dacher, Elliott S. (2006). Integral health: the path to human flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications.
Introduction
It is very important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychological, spiritual, and physical health in order to understand the healing process and what it truly is. The “healer” has to be the key in the healing process in order to motivate and educate the individual being healed. I need to improve all aspects. I need to improve my spirituality by going to church on Sundays, reading my Bible daily, etc in order to help the healing process within my spirit. This will also help me mentally because prayer would help with mental training, which will allow negative energy to be released. I need to improve my physical health even though I am not overweight. I need to eat healthier and exercise at least 30 minutes per day even if it is a brisk walk to get some fresh air. My goals are to finish school this time next year, accelerate at my job, build up my self esteem, and reach the ultimate level of happiness.
Assessment
I have not assessed my health in each domain lately. On a scale from 1-10 (1=best, 10=worst):
Spiritually-6
Physically-4
Psychologically-3
Goal development
Spiritually-Attend church at least every other Sunday
Physically-Exercise at least 15 minutes per day
Psychologically- Meditate at least 10 minutes per day. Before work seems to be the most beneficial for me because it seems to start my day off with a minimal level of stress.
Practices for Personal health
Spiritually- Some strategies would be to go to sleep a little early on Saturdays in order to get up for church or make a personal commitment to attend Bible study that following week if I cannot attend church. A practice would be to read my Bible at least 10 minutes per day to cater to and feed my spirituality.
Physically- Some exercises that would be good for me include stretches and brisk walks outside for at least 15-30 minutes per day to improve cardiovascular health in addition to relieving stress.
Psychologically- Some practices would be Loving-kindness, Calm Abiding, and Subtle mind exercises. All of these contribute to mental training and stress relief. I will implement these practices on a daily basis for at least ten minutes in quiet room where I am alone and can concentrate on the balance and happiness that I want in my life.
Commitment
I will assess my progress in the next six months by keeping a daily log for each category. Some long term strategies to maintain my practices would be keeping a calendar, writing my goals on the refrigerator or places where I can see them. Reading books that will guide me to human flourishing is something that I will also do long term.
Reference
Dacher, Elliott S. (2006). Integral health: the path to human flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications.
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