Introduction
Why is it important
for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually
and physically?
I must look the part or clients will not believe in my
abilities to help them with physical wellness.
As a health and wellness professional it is important to live by what we
teach our clients. Additionally we must approach life with an open mind and
continue our learning experiences psychologically, spiritually and physically
(Dacher, 2006)
What areas do you
need to develop to achieve the goals you have for yourself?
I need to get in shape, and also greatly reduce the amount
of stress I am under. I need to develop
a comprehensive plan on how to do this, treating each part of my “whole” body.
Assessment
How have you assessed
your health in each domain?
For assessment purposes I will rate my physical, spiritual,
and psychology wellness on a sliding scale between one and ten.
How do you score your
wellness spiritually, physically, and psychologically?
My physical well-being is a four. This is a four since I
just recently developed type II diabetes.
My spiritual well-being is a seven. I have the need to
connect on a higher level. I do attend a church but not as regularly as I would
like to.
My stress level is quite high so I would have to say I am a five
in the psychological well-being category. I foster loving kindness with my
family and friends. I try not to have people in my life that are hostile or
negative. Additionally I do not worry about situations that cannot be changed.
Life is full of opportunities and I live life with a positive and optimistic
approach!
Goal development
List at least one
goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological (mental
health) and Spiritual.
For
my physical well-being I plan on continuing my walking as a part of my plan to
get in shape.
For
my spiritual well-being I plan on attending church more regularly, I was raised
in a family where it was never a question of going to church, and I have to
regain that.
For
my psychological health I plan to do meditation for 20-30 minutes a day, using
deep breathing and quiet mind exercises to lessen my stress
. 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.
An example of an exercise to help regain
physical wellness would be to have a great workout routine. The program should
contain both cardio and strength training. By including both in our physical
wellness routine we ensure our bones and muscles stay strong from weight
training and the heart and cardiovascular system are healthier from the
endurance of a cardio workout. Find a
friend to use as a partner in your workout routine, this is a great way to beat
boredom. Additional benefits from
exercise help lessen health risks such as heart disease and diabetes.
Some find that meditation eases the
stress and calms the mind, thus helping us be in a better "state of
mind." I plan to meditate each day for twenty- thirty minutes. The
meditation I wish to practice is Dacher’s (2006) quiet-mind exercise and also
his deep breathing exercise. To foster greater psychological wellness I will
wake up each morning and meditate to cleans my mind and start the day off on a
positive note.
For my spiritual wellness I plan to
go to church on Sunday’s. The church
will offer a community of like-minded people to share experiences and
struggles. Being a part of a church community can also help me become more
involved in the community. Also using
prayer to get rid of my stress is crucial.
Commitment
How
will you assess your progress or lack of progress in the next six months?
Keeping track of my experiences will
help me understand what is working and what is not working. I can continue to
try new exercises until I find what is right for me. It almost sounds like journaling
which I hate, but will also offer a look at what circumstances might not be
fostering integral health.
What strategies can you use to assist in
maintaining your long-term practices for health and wellness?
Use the SMART philosophy, keep it
simple, measureable, achievable, realistic goal oriented, and time based. I have to make sure I don’t set myself up to
fail, expect times of distraction, a relapse, but get back on track, use a
friend as an exercise partner. Use
rewards as a means of motivation.
Sources
Dacher, Elliott S. (2006), Integral Health. The Path to Human flourishing.
I am with on reducing the stress that we are under. That stress bleeds into almost every aspect of life and sometimes feels like it is strangling us. I hope that you are successful in meeting your goals in your physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life.
ReplyDeleteStress is really difficult to overcome sometimes but I found it helps to have a support system.
ReplyDelete