As I reflect on my optimal well-being, I think I have some work to do.
To rate myself on my physical well-being I would give myself a 7 although I am overweight I still am in better shape than most and my endurance level is greater than most. I maintain a physical job of being on my feet all day, moving every which way. The goal I would implement myself is to lose some weight and watch what I eat more carefully, and an exercise to do would be to get out and walk more, even though after work I just would like to go home.
To rate myself on my spiritual well-being I would rate a 3. I am not a spiritual person by any means, but I do believe there is something out there guiding my path. Do I think about it, of course I do, but I really have no idea what makes being a spiritual person can change me. The goal to myself would be taking time to figure out what I look up to and an exercise I could do better is read about it and maybe some day I can fully understand the meaning of spirituality.
Finally to rate myself on psychological wellness, I would give myself a 7. I say this because I know who I am and the goals I push myself too, and am understanding of feelings and emotions for myself as well as others. I would develop a goal to better understand to process of the mind and how it affects our bodies. An exercise I would endure is to be more outspoken but to process what I am thinking before speaking.
The relaxation exercise was again frustrating for me because of 2 points. The exercise was too long, and I really do not have an imagination to pretend that these exercises work. I think I am too much of a sceptic, and will not allow myself to believe this could actually work.
Any suggestions are gladly welcome!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI can't help you with this weeks exercise because I didn't get much out of it either. I think that I just couldn't focus and that was my problem but I am beginning to not like the sound of his voice.lol I am not a spiritual person as far as religion but I do think that I am spiritual in that when I am out in nature I feel a sense of peace come over me and and just recharged in a way that nothing else con do for me. Maybe your spiritual self just needs to find what brings you peace of mind and relaxes your soul. I enjoyed reading your post.
Heidi
Donna,
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of job do you do? If you are physically moving things all day at work you are already getting in the recommended amount of activity for adult. I would say focusing on your diet and try to find things that will help you physical wellbeing that isn’t like work. Like I have a Wii and Xbox, they have activities on there that are fun and you still working your body. Your diet is the most important part to losing weight but don’t be so hard on yourself sounds like you do a lot.. Take it one day at a time. One thing I learned is change one thing at a time. Like cut out soda and next week change something else and so on until you are where you want to be. If you try to do it all at once you will get overwhelmed.
I am not really sure to advise you about on the spiritual wellbeing, spiritual is getting in touch with yourself as well as looking up to a higher power. Maybe take some time to meditate, I don’t think reading would be your answer. Maybe visit a couple different churches and get the experience. Most churches these days are more open and let anyone it. They have churches for those who don’t know where to start or what they believe either. Just a thought!
As for psychological wellbeing, this I think is how you look at yourself and your life. Positive brings positive. I don’t think it is about changing yourself. You mentioned become more outspoken, how would this make you feel if you were to accomplish this? Would you be happier in life because of this?
Hope I was helpful.
Hey Donna,
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you. I couldn't stand the chiming. When I was younger the chiming in yoga classes or the sounds of silence would kill me. I couldn't shut off my brain long enough to actually appreciate the meditation time. I think a better way to appreciate meditation is to keep at it.