1. Looking back to how I scored myself in Unit 3 I feel that I have been able to boost my score on some of the wellness areas. Back in week 3 I graded myself a 7-8 on physical wellness, unfortunately I feel that this still isn't any better than what I originally rated myself at. I had the same rating for my psychological wellness, but I feel that now I'm a solid 8 with how well I have been controlling my emotions and not letting stress get to me. Lastly, my spiritual wellness I scored myself really low with a 5 or 6. I now Think that I'm probably closer to a 7 since I have gained so much during this class on understanding my spiritual wellness aspect, but there is still room for improvement.
2. With my goals for physical wellness I can honestly say that I have switched my cardio-respiratory routine to cycling and now only lift weights to better aspects for that sport. I have also started doing a lot more body weight exercises to improve my flexibility and balance. I have continued doing meditation for my psychological wellness and have also included loving-kindness practices as well. Lastly, my goals for spiritual wellness were to learn more about what I believe in. I feel by doing the work in this class and starting practices such as the subtle mind exercises I have gained a lot more experience in my spiritual wellness.
3 and 4. I have implemented all the components I was going to make in each areas of wellness. I feel that they have helped a lot to get me on the right path towards integral health. I believe that if I continue doing these practices and maybe even find others ones to add; I will be able to reach the exact wellness that the book talks about and that I want to obtain!
Hi Jonathan,
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Isn't it nice to see personal growth!? I think its huge that you've noticed that you have better control over your emotions and stress now compared to before. I'm sure if you continue with your routine, you'll be able to achieve anything! Even if you may not have increased in all health areas, as long as you not taking steps backwards I'd say that's a win!
Thank you for your positive words! I find that the days I don't do my exercises now it seems like something is missing and those are the days that are usually the toughest to get through.
ReplyDeleteJonathan,
ReplyDeleteI think you rated yourself logically. However, I think you could also be a bit hard on yourself. When accomplishing goals I have learned to take a step at a time and tell myself I will do this within a week or within a month so that way there is a time frame in your mind when you will get it done. No one is expected to go from a score of 5 to 10 so fast either! I did not rate myself like that and I know I still have a lot to work on as a person and it will take time to do it. Just stay positive and make small goals and longer time frames to accomplish them at first to ease in it. I think that is what will make myself successful.
It has been great getting to know you this term Jonathan and I wish you nothing but the best in the future.
To further the discussion, can you tell me three best qualities you have as a person? Now remember these qualities and continue to come up with your best qualities each month. This should help you with seeing progress and give a personal self esteem boost.