Last.. But not least!!

Well it's the final blog of the semester and  it's been real!  :-) This semester has had it's ups and downs, and I have learned a lot about myself and what I wish to achieve. 

I did not take part in Unit 3 so I have no prior audit of myself to go off, so I'm pretty much going to sum up my mental, physical and mental well being right now. 

When I first started this class I had thought of a few goals that I wanted to accomplish.  I wanted to be less stress filled, a few pounds lighter and overall a happier person.  Out of those 3 goals I accoplished 2.5% of them.  I've been working out more, I'm happier.. but I didn't accomplish the meditation side of the house. 

I just could not sit myself down long enough to achieve that ephoria that everyone talks about.  But just because this class is over, that doesn't mean I'm not going to attempt it again.  Hey, if at first you don't succeed; try, try again.  :-) 

But to summarize my thoughts and my accomphishments these past 10 weeks; I am a generally happier person, I'm not trying to have as much as stress in my life as I've had in the past years. I know now it's not really ideal and it ages you.  (Hey it's cheap Botox) I really want to live a happy and healthy life; and it's all within my reach!! 

The Final Project

• Why is it important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically? What areas do you need to develop to achieve the goals you have for yourself? To be able to teach someone else to live the calm and serene lifestyle people will want to be taught by someone who has learned all aspects.  The do as I say, not as I do mentality doesn’t work in this area.  As for myself I need to work in physical and spiritual health. 

•     How have you assessed your health in each domain? How do you score your wellness spiritually, physically, and psychologically?  During the last 8 weeks I have made a few discoveries about my health and myself overall.  My physical health is not terrible; I can always stand to run a couple extra miles each week and lay off some caffeine.  My spiritual health is very lacking these days; I grew up in church and I remember how happy I’d be while I was there and how I felt when I went.  Psychologically … I’m happy, I have my days when there have been better days, but overall I’m happy.

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  List at least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological (mental health) and Spiritual. I going to start working out more each week.  Going to church more than I have been.  Taking more time out each day and having a little me time, so I can sit in a quiet room.

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What strategies can you implement to foster growth in each of the following domains; Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual. Provide at least two examples of exercises or practices in each domain. Explain how you will implement each example. For my physical health I’m going to go to a class either spin or aerobics .. That way I have some time with other people and still get an awesome workout.  I can also lace up my Nikes and hit the pavement. My psychological health I found a class that teaches you how to meditate (I’m even bringing a friend) and that class starts this Tuesday! Plus I can re-read my textbooks from this class. For my spiritual health, I’m going to start looking for local church or if I can’t make it I’m going to start reading the bible more. 

•    How will you assess your progress or lack of progress in the next six months? What strategies can you use to assist in maintaining your long-term practices for health and wellness? Well when it comes to physical health I’m going to notice that in my waistline, if I keep going and doing the classes and running those extra miles I’ll be a few pounds lighter.  With my mental and spiritual health, I think I’ll notice it because I won’t be as stressed out and overall happier with everything that is going on in my life.  I’ll smile more and have less arguments with my spouse or other people in my life. 

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    But like everything else in our life; we do fall off the wagon.  When I do that I’m not going to be hard on myself, but just pick myself up and try it again.