I. Introduction:
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?
Usually people want to
pursuit those professionals who succeeded and dedicated their life to health
and wellness. In order for one to be successful one should be well developed in
all aspects of life, i.e. psychological, spiritual and physical health. If you
are not well establish then, who is going to want to follow you? An area that I
would like to develop would be, my spirituality as well as my body image. I
don’t attend church but I pray and now I meditate! I don’t consider myself
religious, but I am a spiritual person. I would like to really get down to all
of that and feel good about it. My body image is terrible. I exercise but it’s
like pulling teeth at times!
II. Assessment:
How have
you assessed your health in each domain? How do you score your wellness
spiritually, physically, and psychologically?
Upon assess my physical
health I would give myself an eight. I of course love to loose about 30
pounds (not to be skinny, but to be healthy!). I have a constant heal pain and
knee pain; I know is from my weight because I have lost the weight before and
the pain went away! I love to run and I love to drink water. My plan is to
incorporate more water and get my but up in the morning and run!
I would assess my psychological health a nine. I am
very good at dealing with stressful situations, but at times I get out of hand
and loose control. I think it only normal but there is always room for
improvement. I feel like meditation might be just the right push to be a big
10!
My spiritual health would be in the low 6. I consider
myself a spiritual person; I respect all religions and think that they are all
great! I would like to become more in tune with the higher being, I hear
wonderful things about it and why not?
III.
Goal development:
List at
least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological
(mental health) and Spiritual.
One of the goals I have for
my physical development is to run a 5K by this fall! This means
I can’t be a slacker and not run! I have to increase my runs and incorporate
long running days with short distances during the week. By doing this I would
hope to loose the weight, I am so anxious to loose. Not only would I look
better, but I will feel so much better as well.
My psychological goal is to become a member of a NY
Shambhala center and learn to meditate! I’m dragging my husband to it as well
and I hope to enjoy it!
My spiritual goal is to learn through meditation to
focus on my connection of “God”. I am at
a point in my life where I have a great desire to connect with something bigger
than myself. I also help that the meditation classes in NYC would guide me in
the right direction.
IV.
Practices for personal health:
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 development goal, I will increase the
number of running days as well as the distance. I will increase it from two
days to four days and two miles to three miles. I will increase my water
intake, decrease my carbs and increase my protein slightly. I would also love to see me doing some weight
lifting, but one step at a time!
For my psychological goal I plan to attend the NY
Shambhala Center on Sundays or Wednesdays. They have a beginner’s meditation
class for only $10! It a bit out of my way, but I think it will be worth it.
For my spiritual goal I hope to be able to become more
in tune with my spiritual side through my mediation. I also plan on meeting
people there and surround myself with like-minded people.
V.
Commitment:
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, for my physical goals
I would of definitely run my 5K and if I had not, then reassess what went wrong
and come up with a better plan. If my weight keeps giving me physical problems,
then I will consult with a dietician and come up with a plan of action before
medication is need.
For my Psychological goal, it would have to be if
journaling and to keep going to classes. Maybe if all is well, I could sign
myself to one of those retreats they look like so much fun! If this class does
not work out then I will find a program that fits me.
For my spirituality, I hope that through meditation I
can become more spiritual, if I don’t see of feel myself growing in this
department. Then I would reassess and come up with a better plan. Maybe, going
back to my roots of attending church more often.
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