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world. Today I completed a self-examination and relaxation exercise. This is what
I found
1.
Based on your reflections, and on a scale of
1 to 10 (ten being optimal wellbeing), where do you rate your A-physical
wellbeing, B-spiritual well-being, C-psychological well-being? Why?
2.
Develop a goal for yourself in each area
(physical, spiritual, psychological).
3.
What activities or exercise can you implement
in your life to assist in moving toward each goal?
4.
Complete the relaxation exercise The Crime of
the Century. To hear this exercise, click here. Describe your experience. (What it
beneficial? Frustrating? etc.)
1.
On
a scale of 1-10 my physical well-being would be a 7. I am overweight (about 30
pounds), do not exercise regularly, and have high cholesterol. On the other
hand I can still play hacky sack for an hour straight and (almost) keep up with
my teenage kids. I can still lift 200 pound patients to their bed or wheelchair
and replace my own roof.
My
spiritual well-being would be a 5. This part of my life has not been a priority
of mine as long as I am at peace, I am satisfied.
My
psychological well-being would be a 7. While I feel that I know myself
including strengths and weaknesses, my past sometimes comes back to bite me when
I least expect it. This shows an inner turmoil that is still unresolved.
2.
My
goal for increased well-being will be to play hacky with my kids at least 2
times a week and take walks with my wife at least 2 times a week.
My
spiritual goal is to learn from this class where I am lacking so I can find a
place to start.
My
psychological goal is to search into my past and see what areas are still
bothering me and try to come to peace with the issues I find.
3.
The
physical activities are described above.
The
spiritual and psychological activity is to find a quiet place and practice
meditation to study my inner self. By doing this I can try to find what my
needs are. I have long neglected these areas and must start from scratch to
learn what must be done to build these areas.
4.
In
the relaxation exercise I was able to relax and visualize the colors and beams
but they did nothing for me. There were only the ordinary feelings of quiet,
peace and calm. In my life peace and calm is always welcome so I enjoyed the
experience.
Hello Scott,
ReplyDeleteWow you can play that hacky sack thing for a while! My brother used to be really good at it. I think that you are on a good path to your weight loss, keep up the good work. I feel in a way all of us have some sort of past that needs to be evaluated, but how we come to peace with it I am not sure. I did not like the exercise, I keep thinking of myself as a skittle, and then I wanted candy. Have a great week.
Jennifer Johnson-Orchard