Physically, I had myself at a 7 on the 1-10 scale because I had started to watch my nutrition and exercise, but I think I have drastically gone down from that number since I first initial assessment. This semester there was a lot of things going on at work, having to work extra hours, stress, etc. so I was just too exhausted to cook and exercise. So, I ate out a lot instead of cooking at home, didn’t exercise as much as I wanted. Now that work has been better, more normal activities day to day I don’t have to worry as much about work. I will be able to spend more time concentrating on my physical well-being. This weekend, I’m going to do yoga and Tai Chi. I’m hoping to practice these every weekend for at least a half an hour each. I have also been watching what I eat more closely recently. Eating more fruit and vegetables and limiting my junk food and dessert intake. I’m getting married next year and I need to fit in that dress, so this is also helping to motivate me on eating right.
Spiritually, I wasn’t able to rate myself on this because I never really felt I was very religious or spiritual, but rather I’ve been continually in search mode. I find myself inclined to the Eastern philosophy and religions. I would rate myself a 6 on the 1-10 now because recently I have been reflecting more on the subject with the help of this class. I have been practicing breathing techniques to help calm my mind and body. I also meditate at least once a day, finding quiet time for myself to reflect on my day.
Psychologically, I forgot to give myself a numbered rating, but I feel great emotionally. I feel like I am a 7 rating now. I have come a long way from previous years emotionally. I feel stronger as a person, having a stronger mind. I have squashed my feelings of insecurity and have embraced happy thoughts towards myself and others. This is a continual process of course because life has ups and downs, but I feel like I have learned some of the necessary skills to help me cope with these things.
My goal is to continue to practice what we learned through this class. I have started to practice some of the techniques that we’ve learned such as meditation and visualization. I have also tried yoga and Tai Chi recently and would like to incorporate these practices more fully into my life. I will need to concentrate on limiting my activities to simplify my life. This is the most difficult thing for me to do at this point because I grew up having a full schedule of activities. I have been setting aside “me” time to practice meditation and breathing, but I feel as if I have to make myself do this instead of it being a natural thing to do.
This class has opened up my eyes to other approaches to being healthy. I feel that I was on the path before this class, but now have a better understanding and appreciation. I hope to help others in the future as well as to continue seeking knowledge to become a happier, healthier and whole individual.
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