I.
Introduction
Could
you imagine seeking advice about your health from an individual that knows
nothing about health? What about seeking advice on how to exercise from an
individual who has never exercised a day in their life? This is what it would
be like if you went to a health and wellness professional with dreams to reach
a healthier lifestyle, only the health and wellness professional had no
background in any of the above. All health and wellness professionals must be
open to developing spiritually, psychologically, and physically for these
reasons. They are to be teachers, and in a way they are very similar to
guidance counselors.
I have many
goals set for my future. My main goal is my health. I do not get enough
physical exercise, and I know this. I feel as though I am one step closer to
reaching my goal because I have come to terms with the obvious. I am not
overweight, but if I continue on the path I have been on for the last four
years I know I will eventually become that. I have three children and a husband
that loves me more than the world, and I owe it to them to give the best of me.
II.
Assessment
Prior to this course I have never
even attempted to take an assessment on my overall health and well being. It
was very invigorating to learn about myself, and discover my strengths and my
weaknesses. I have assessed my health within the domains of physical,
spiritual, and psychological, and I have learned that there is still a lot to
learn! My physical health is a 0, and I have already addressed the needs and
necessary actions that I need to take to get there. My spiritual health is a 9
and I feel it always will be a 9 because I will always keep growing. I don’t
believe that anyone will ever fully be complete spiritually. I think there are
always new doors opening. Lastly, my psychological health is a 10. I believe
that I have a sound mind, and I credit that to my spirituality.
III.
Goal
development
Listing a goal in each area is
tricky. This is because I feel that I am where I want to be in most areas. Physically,
I am not where I want to be. I have a lot to work on in that area. My goal is
to be reach my ideal body weight for myself which is 135lbs. I would like to
accomplish this by May of 2013, and I think that is a fairly reasonable goal. Psychologically
is even trickier because I don’t know what to think, no pun intended. I am
happy where I am at mentally, and I think I have an awesome perspective on
things. Spiritually, my goal is to continue growing. I am a regular at church,
and I am a regular at prayer. I guess now that I think of it, my goal is to
open my bible more often. I don’t read it every day as scripture instructs us
to. I only open it when I am looking for biblical answers.
IV.
Practices
for personal health
There are many strategies that I can
implement into my life to foster growth spiritually, physically, and
psychologically. Opening my bible more is a great way to grow spiritually. I
can also pray for others, as I don’t usually do this. My prayers are always for
God to show me what he wants me to do. So maybe by opening my horizons a bit to
others, it can help me to grow. Setting a goal to exercise at least three times
a week, and gradually move to daily is a way to foster growth physically. I can
also incorporate physical games with my kids, this way we all reap the
benefits. Psychologically is always the most difficult area for me, because I
don’t know how I can really grow. Maybe a great way to foster growth
psychologically would be to meditate more. I don’t meditate at all, so maybe it
would be more correct to say I should start meditating. Another excellent way
is to carve in me time throughout the week. Making time just for myself to be
alone with my mind, and reflect on my life would help.
V.
Commitment
Assessing my progress or lack of
progress over the next 6 months is going to be simple for me, because I am
going to keep a journal. I am going to record what I eat each day, what time I
wake and what time I go to bed, how much I exercise, etc. This way I can really
focus on what needs the most attention. I think it will also help me to keep
things more simple, because my brain won’t be full of this information.
Hi Karen,
ReplyDeleteI liked your plan you have! It is interesting to see the different levels all of us are on. I am in great need of spiritual guidance. This is my most underdeveloped part of my life. I have developed physically first and need the spiritual development. With you, you are on equally a great path having the spiritual side and thinking of and will be bringing in physical activity in your life. We are both on the same path, just on different locations. I think that this important to let those we come to serve know where they are on the path. We tend to get down on ourselves of where we are in life. We just need to let ourselves know and others that we are all possibly on the way, we just need to know where we are; know of our accomplishments so we know where to go next maybe?
My family and I are on a great rhythm with a healthy lifestyle. The way you speak of the strength between all of you in your family, I truly believe that if you begin small steps, you all will end up on an awesome healthy integral path.
Thanks,
Ron.