unit 3 journal post

1. Based on your reflections, and on a scale of 1 to 10 (ten being optimal well being), where do you rate your A-physical well being, B-spiritual well-being, C-psychological well-being? Why? 

           My physical well being is probably an 8, I stopped smoking a few months ago and have never drank alcohol on a regular basis, so I feel that I am better off in that aspect. I am not one who enjoys exercise but I live an active lifestyle and walk my dog often. Spiritually I feel that I am at a 9-10, this may sound high but I have no doubt that God exists and I feel very comfortable with whatever happens being meant to be a for a greater purpose which even if I do not understand, I am comfortable with the unknown. Psychologically I feel I am most often an 9, but most often an 8 because I have had a lot of stress but things are calming down so I have faith that I will go back to my normal easy going self.

2. Develop a goal for yourself in each area (physical, spiritual, psychological).
          Physically, I would like to be motivated to exercise more; not to lose weight but just for an overall healthier way of life and perhaps to attain better muscle tone. Spiritually I think I just need to keep my faith where it is and stay strong in that there are things I may not understand but there are reasons for everything and perhaps I am not meant to understand and that is where a strong faith comes from. Psychologically I think I need to work on how I handle stress, I think I sometimes break down and let things get to me where I should just pick myself up and move forward with the mindset that it will get better.

3. What activities or exercise can you implement in your life to assist in moving toward each goal?

         To exercise more I think that my boyfriend and I should start taking out dog on a longer walk every night, eventually turning the walk into a job and the job into a run. I think that is way to keep my family involved and keep my motivated. Spiritually I think has to come from within, I am not one who is religious and do not feel that church or organization makes you closer to God. Psychologically I think I need to practice what we have been learning in this course and perhaps try breathing and visualization exercises to center myself better.

 

4. Complete the relaxation exercise The Crime of the Century. To hear this exercise, click here. Describe your experience. (What it beneficial? Frustrating? etc.)

         I enjoyed the relaxation exercise, it made me really want to take a yoga class so that I could participate in something like that in a controlled setting, I found it very relaxing, however I live in an apartment with my boyfriend and three furry babies so it is not really conducive to relaxing quiet time to myself.