After doing a self-reflection on my physical, spiritual, and psychological wellbeing I have concluded that I have room for personal improvements in my life. My current physical state I rated at an 8 because I my lifestyle is very healthy. I eat only a plant based diet and exercise daily. I only gave myself an 8 because I feel like I do not drink enough water and I should partake in more outdoor activities. My spiritual wellbeing I rated at a 6 because I have yet to discover what I truly believe about human existence. I am not religious but do enjoy the harmony of nature and life on earth. I feel like I could be more accepting about what is spiritual or not. I need to judge less and accept more in life. Psychological wellbeing I rated myself at a 6 because I have a lot of inner demons that I haven’t been able to accept. I feel like I have come a long way in psychological journey throughout my life but still have many obstacles to overcome.
Physical wellbeing improvements: Exercise outdoors at least
three days a week, i.e. hiking, walking, running, biking, and yoga. Drink a
glass of water at the beginning of everyday and before each meal.
Spiritual wellbeing improvements: Meditate every day for at
least twenty minutes. Research more human history of spiritual practices and
beliefs.
Psychological wellbeing improvements: Utilize meditation to
accept what I have been through in my life and how each experience has made me
stronger. Journal on a weekly bases about my psychological progress, hopes,
dreams, and fears.
The Crime of the Century exercise reflection: This week’s
meditation session I thought was very relaxing. At first I was confused by the
title and others experience with the session. Others had claimed it was
annoying but I did not agree with that at all. I felt calm and relaxed while I
was meditating and energized and aware when I was done. I love prisms so it was
calming for me to envision prisms being projected through my body. While I was
meditating I kept seeing my nose as if it were the only part of me above water.
I could see my nose very clearly breathing in and out. It was like a dream and
I thought it was a very cool experience, indeed.
The Crime of the Century
Hi Niki,
ReplyDeleteYou have made some great goals. I think journal is a great match for the psychological area of your life. I have not done it and it was a great reminder. Very cool experience you had with the meditation exercise
Thank you for replying. I use to journal when I was younger but sometimes my sadness would get to heavy that reflecting on my journal brought me down. I can hardly look at my old journal without getting a sick feeling in my stomach. I guess sometimes the best part of keeping a journal is getting your feelings out. My children journal but it is mostly about video games :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Niki, after reading your blog I feel we have a lot in common. I wish you luck on your journey to optimal health. When we are more aware of where we stand, and write down our goals and steps to achieve them it makes it seem a little more doable doesn't it? It did for me : )
ReplyDeleteP.S. Loved the scale diagram you used - brilliant idea!