Introduction
It
is important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically,
spiritually, and physically because it is learning and developing the entire being. Developing in each area will allow a health
and wellness professional to become more aware of how to educate clients and to
truly be on the same level. In order to
achieve the goals I have set for myself, I need to develop psychologically and
spiritually. I am striving to become
more in tune with my positive mental thoughts and allowing my emotions to
surface. I have goals to implement
meditation into my daily routine and to continue healthy eating habits and
regular exercise. This will encourage a sounder
mind, body, and spirit, which will ultimately provide a balance
psychologically, spiritually, and physically, (Dacher, 2006).
Assessment
In
regards to assessing my health in each of the three main aspects:
psychologically, spiritually, and physically, it is important to maintain
patience. I have assessed my health in
each area and I feel quite confident about the physical aspect. However, spiritually and psychologically, I
need some work. There are sources of suffering and distress because of some
life circumstances; however, I rely on meditation and relaxation to relieve
that negativity from my mind. Physically
speaking, I am content in that aspect. I
maintain a proper diet and exercise regime each week that assists in providing
adequate nutrition and physical activity for my body to be able to function
properly.
Goal development
Three goals for
myself in each area, physically, psychologically, and spiritually were somewhat
difficult to define. A physical goal I
have is to run a half marathon by the fall of this year. Also, I plan to continue eating clean and
exercising regularly. Psychologically, I
would like to incorporate more meditation and subtle-mind exercises (Dacher, 2006). This will allow my mind and body to de-stress
and let more positivity in. In turn,
this will create a calm existence. In
the spiritual aspect, I need to be more focused on the positive aspects of my
life. I also need to learn
forgiveness.
Practices for personal health
Taking
it day by day is the first strategy to implement in order to foster growth
physically, psychologically, and spiritually.
Realizing and understanding that each aspect takes practice and patience
will allow myself to become successful at reaching optimal personal
growth. Physically, I will be training
for the half marathon by running each day.
I will also continue weight training as I have done for the past fifteen
years of my life. Psychologically
speaking, meditation and yoga are two examples of how I can increase the level
of psychological growth. Spiritually, I
will implement more volunteer work. This
will allow growth in the area that needs the most.
Commitment
In
order to assess my progress, I will keep a daily/weekly log of each focus area. Each week I will increase the distance I run
in order to maintain my goal of reaching a marathon. In regards to clean eating and exercising
regularly, I will plan recipes and block out a time in each day for a workout. In order to maintain my long-term practices
for health and wellness, I will use daily blogs that will assist in keeping
myself in check. I will check-in daily
and record each session of my diet and my exercise routine. I will engage in physical activity at the
local gym and workout with another individual that will also assist in maintaining
my long-term practices.
References
Dacher, E. (2006) Integral
Healing, The Path to Human Flourishing, Basic Health Publishing
Hello Kelly,
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to read your blog about how there are certain areas that need improvement and how you will assist those needs and still maintain the god part of health and wellness you already have. You included a very important word in you blog that means a lot in the health and wellness field of work, patience. Patience is extremely important when it comes to improving ones’ health and wellness. In the 21 years of life that I have lived I have never heard of a onetime workout that will give immediate results. I was once a boy who was a twig and wanted more muscle on my bone and so I began to try weightlifting in middle school. I tried it for a couple of days and gave up on it because the following days I was sore and felt there was more pain then gain. As I got older and into high school I took some health classes that gave me information about exercise and how soreness is a good sign if a good workout. The final three years of high school I participated in an Advanced Weights Class and now can look back and see the gain I received from when I began to the final day of the course. Through college up to this point I kept a good routine until I got a job. When I got a job I lost eight hours out of the day and so now my day is cut in half. I do get to the gym once in a while like maybe once a week or twice if I’m lucky but there is a stage I am currently going through where I don’t feel like going to the gym because I am getting nothing out of it since I’m only going once in a while. I’m thinking if I keep a happy mindset maybe this nasty thought will go away and I will be better off in life. I’m thinking meditation/ love-kindness will help me overcome this dilemma but I am not sure. Do you have any suggestions?
God Bless,
Cameron
Kelly,
ReplyDeleteYour blog was interesting to read about how there are certain areas that need improvement and how you will assist those needs and still maintain the god part of health and wellness you already have. Patience is a great thing that I think people need more of in this fast pace world we all need to express more patience to others and ourselves. great blog and good luck on your half marathon, you stay your path and you will accomplish your dreams. Good Luck.
Kelly,
ReplyDeleteThese are great goals! A half marathon? Wow, good for you! I can relate to you in wanting to implement more meditation exercises into my life. That is one goal I have for myself too and to take up more yoga classes. I also want to become a more stress free and positive person. Through this class I have been able to see how beneficial these exercises are and cant wait to see where I am 6 months from now if I keep these practices up. Good luck to you!!
Jordyn
Kelly,
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you have developed a great assessment of yourself and an even better plan. I like how you noted the need for patience and taking it day to day. That is a great way to look at it. There is no need to overwhelm yourself, just take it as it comes and your goals will be met in no time at all. Then on top of you will be doing a self check with your personal blogs. I would have never thought of that. Holding yourself accountable like that will more than likely keep you motivated. I wish you all the luck in the pursuit of your goals.
Gersom
Gersom, I enjoyed your blog As I read it, I am encouraged keep in step with my own daily regime. I like that you express how we need to develop patience and take it day be day. Over the years I have kept up with my physical exercising also. It does not seem to be a problem because over time it became part of my lifestyle. The same with my spiritual aspect. I faithfully pray attend church, it is how I receive my personal spiritual growth, However, even though I have practice meditation in the past, I have not been as consistent as I would like to be. Taking this course has helped me to become more dedicated to meditation practice. It works. I find that guided meditation is the best thing for me mind/body/spirit. Moreover, I am encouraged because the more I meditate the more I become in tuned with me and aware of who I am and the gifts that I possess as a natural healer. Thank you for your post. It really did encourage me. Best of Blessing to you and your endeavors in the Health and Wellness field. Michelle
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