- 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?
I believe that integral health in a
practitioner or a healer can influence others to practice the same lifestyle because
they view it as an obtainable goal. On the other hand if a practitioner does
not practice what they preach then their patients will view inner health and
wellness as an unattainable goal. I know that others look to me for answers
about becoming healthy ever since I adopted a plant based diet and cured my
cancer naturally. The only thing that I believe I need to work on developing
currently is regular exercise. In order to motivate myself to regularly
exercise I am trying to meditate on a daily bases. My meditation more often
than not leads into a yoga or tai chi session. So I believe that daily meditation
will ultimately lead to daily exercise.
- Assessment:
How have you assessed your health in each domain? How do you score your wellness spiritually, physically, and psychologically?
Through daily meditation and quite
walks in the woods I have focused my listening skills inward to reflect on my
current wellbeing. After doing a self-reflection these past couple of weeks on
my physical, spiritual, and psychological wellbeing I have concluded that I
have room for personal developments 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 try to 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 my psychological
journey throughout my life but I still have many obstacles to overcome.
- Goal
development:
List at least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological (mental health) and Spiritual.
To improve myself in each of the
giving areas I will strive to implement beneficial activities and or exercises
to improve my overall wellbeing.
·
Physical wellbeing improvements: Exercise
outdoors at least three days a week, i.e. hiking, walking, running, biking, tai
chi, 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.
- 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.
In this rat race we call life it is
so easy to not have time to develop one’s wellbeing. My strategy to focus on my
wellbeing is to take time every morning while I do my morning sun salutation to
evaluate my day and set time aside for my personal development.
·
Physical improvements: Tai chi and nature walks
alternating every day. I will set aside time in the morning, which means waking
up an hour earlier, to complete my morning workout.
·
Psychological improvements: Meditation and
journaling will foster improvements in my psychological wellbeing. I aim to
meditate every morning and every night before and after sleeping. Journaling
will be done every week on Sunday to reflect on my life and my wellbeing.
·
Spiritual improvements: Nature walks and
meditation will develop my spiritual wellness. Daily meditation and nature
walks will help me to unleash my true spiritual flourishing. I aim to look
within myself and except all that is in life and how it is all connected during
each meditation session.
- 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?
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