Not much has changed since I did the assessment in Unit 3. I still rate myself an 8 when it comes to physical well-being since I continue to exercise and eat a healthy diet. I am doing yoga randomly through the month but am nowhere near the 3 days a week that I set for a goal. I rated myself a 7 for spiritual well-being. I have continued to go to church and have met my goal of praying nightly but do not feel that is enough to raise my score to an 8. My psychological well-being was rated a 7 but now I would say I am a 7.5 due to increased meditation. I still am not meditating as much as I would like especially because my son borrowed my IPod with my guided meditations and I have not gotten it back. I will make that a priority once he returns from his dad’s house.
Now that I have revisited my Unit 3 blog, I noticed that I had not set any measurable goals concerning my psychological well-being. I believe that meditating 4 times a week for 15-20 minutes would be a good goal for me and would improve my mental health. I believe to be successful you need measurable goals. I will record when I perform the activities that I have set for myself in each area. I plan to review these entries monthly to see where I stand on reaching my goals. I will then need to modify or continue to work towards the goals each month.
I have had an amazing experience with this class. Even if I do not end up working in the Health and Wellness field the information that I have learned is invaluable for my own personal well-being. I recently was able to help a friend going through a divorce by sharing the reading on Forgiveness. I am also trying to get my father who suffered a heart attack last year to start meditation or yoga. I really think it would help him with his stress level. I see where I have room for improvement in all aspects of integral health and plan to work towards human flourishing in the years to come.
Merrell,
ReplyDeleteNice post. I like how you set monthly check ins for yourself. That should be helpful to keep you on track.
Good idea!
cassy
Merrell,
ReplyDeleteThis class will prove to be invaluable I believe throughout our lives. Just the awareness alone will help in our evolutionary growth to move us from point A to point B with just a little practice. DrD did us all a great justice by offering the materials she offered in the class.
I have enjoyed our interaction throughout this class and wish you the best in your pursuit of education and employment in the future.
Sandi
Hi Merrell,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are making the necessary steps in your life to improve your overall well-being. I find that meditation is an excellent exercise to be more in tuned with your inner being and helps to highten your senses. I wish you continued success on your spiritual journey.