Rating my physical, spiritual, and psychological well-being on a scale of 0-10 makes me realize each aspect in my life are at three different levels. I have always tried to stay physically fit and active. I love playing volleyball and softball, and my husband and I when we make time enjoy P90X. It has really elevated my fitness and allowed me to take an extra 10lbs off without really changing my eating habits. Hard work and sweat all the way! My biggest problem with my physical fitness is always making time to exercise when I'm busy with my children and their activities. I keep up with routine appointments and I try to eat well. My down fall is ice cream, but even that is eaten in moderation. Because I don't always make my physical workout a priority, I'm rating my physical well-being a "7". My spiritual well being is up and coming. I have always had a strong Christian faith, being raised in Church and having a background of knowing "most" of the word of the bible. About a year ago I began making my spirituality a priority. I began attending a bible study group, and volunteering more for our Church and community through meals on wheels and a prayer group. Prayer is my strong and steady partner to personal healing and my connection with God and those I am working on forgiveness. Because I have been on a deep personal journey for the last year and knowing it has been my faith and spirituality that has gotten me through it, I'm rating my spiritual well-being an "8". It has been my spiritual well-being that has allowed me to work on and carry my psychological well-being from some very low depths. My psychological well-being is struggling some. I hope through my continued blog, I can eventually talk more about what has actually brought me to and recognize how much I need integral health and human flourishing in my own life. My psychological well-being is good enough to recognize that I know I can get through this, that I am in control, and that I am worth it. It is my spiritual well-being that kicks in when I feel like my psychological well-being can't bring me through another day. I feel like I'm teetering right in the middle most days, so I will rate my psychological well-being a "5".
My goal to increase my physical well-being would be to look ahead at my schedule and make physical activity and exercise a priority....no matter what. So, three times a week I will pencil in a workout and keep that appointment. Yay for me, if I'm able to workout more than this! I've done that before, and once I get on a routine I actually crave my workout and can't wait to make time for it again as soon as possible. A goal for my spiritual well-being would be to spend more time with the friends in my life that support and uplift me, and bring joy to my day. As this goal will also be beneficial to my psychological well-being, I hope this is one that I will take the time to meet. The activity I am engaging in to meet my psychological goal is continuing my education and allowing myself opportunities to learn and grow from powerful courses such as this one that helps us "Create Wellness" for ourselves and our profession.
The Crime of the Century exercise was fantastic, I even had my husband do it with me.....He fell asleep! Unlike my husband as I was able to be very relaxed I was curious through the exercise which kept me from falling asleep. Each time we were asked to feel another color of the prism I was able to feel what each color asked of me. I felt the tree roots and was grounded. I felt loved and knew I could love. All very great feelings that even when the exercise is over, it leaves you with genuine feelings of well being. I am thankful for this exercise and will remember and utilize this at times of stress and need.
I wish and hope for all of you to have a blessed and productive week. Please know that when your frustrated, hurting, happy, excited...whatever it may be, that I would love to hear about your day or anything you would like to talk about. I know what it's like to need to be listened to, and I look forward to helping others so that I may in turn help myself. Take care until next time :)
Hi Katie-
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your ratings of your spiritual, physical, and psychological health. I myself need to work more on strengthening my spiritual and psychological health. I feel the less time I put towards my spiritual health the more my psychological health goes down too. I agree with you that exercise is something that when you do it on a regular basis your body does crave it. I love exercise as it is really a great stress reliever for me. I think that at times it's like my escape. This exercise has put into perspective the areas in which I need work. I really like your ideas and I think I will continue benefiting from you and everyone else as we share different ideas. Great Post!!
Hi Katie,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your blogs. I am going to use your idea for physical goal setting for myself. I definitly need to schedule in time for exercise everyday. I love your spiritual goal making time to be with those we love is very important and often forgotten about when we are so busy.
Katie,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your blog and think you are doing a great job working toward a 10 in each area. I think the fact that you are so grounded in your faith and reach out to other shows that you are well on your way toward a goal of having loving-kindness in your life. I don't have any suggestions about your goals, because I think you really know where you are headed and are making a committed effort to be healthy. Your use of exercise and spiritual support would be good for my clients who have substance abuse problems. Developing a strong spiritual base would go a long way in giving them the support they need to stay sober. I also liked the exercise. As I listened to it, I realized that it was centered around our Chakras or centers of living energy. You may want to read about these centers - they are a good way to bring health into your body. Great post!
Great post! You have a great out look on life and a strong spirit. If you keep your head up and dont get discouraged you should be able to over come anything through God. Just remember that! Keep up with your 3 times a week working out. Eventually it will be routine again. Its the first week or two thats the hardest!
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