UNIT 9 BLOG

                  I.                  Introduction:
It is important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically because in order to be an effective guide you will need to have the necessary skills. Meditation for me would be the area that I believe would need the most development. It is an area that I am working on and continue to work on as I grow.

                II.                  Assessment:
In my areas of assessment in a range of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest I would rate my assessment as follows: Spiritual is 8; Physical 6 and Psychologically is 7. I believe there is always room for improvement in all areas of my life. Due to scheduling, I neglect giving myself more time to be physical. Therefore, this area of my life requires more work.

              III.                  My Goal Development:
List at least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological (mental health) and Spiritual.

Physical – Devote at least ½ hour three times per week to cardio, and 1 hour three times per week to yoga.

Psychological – Take more time out to utilize stress relieving techniques and relax. Concentrate on meditation until I have mastered it.

Spiritual – Become more involved in church activities and ministries and dedicate more time to read and understand the Bible.

              IV.                  My Practices for personal health:
Physical – Prepare a schedule and routine and stick to it. Don’t use excuses to deter from the plan.

Psychological – Stop, think about how I will react before reacting. Set times throughout the day to implement techniques to relieve stress. Practice meditation until I perfect it.

Spiritual – Join other ministries in the church. Set time aside each day to reflect and/or medicate.

                V.                  Commitment:
In assessing my progress or lack of progress over a six month period, I can maintain a log and/or a journal to document my daily accomplishments or non-accomplishments. I could also enlist friends and family to hold me accountable. I can re-evaluate myself monthly to review my progress or lack of progress.

 

UNIT 9 BLOG

                  I.                  Introduction:
It is important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically because in order to be an effective guide you will need to have the necessary skills. Meditation for me would be the area that I believe would need the most development. It is an area that I am working on and continue to work on as I grow.

                II.                  Assessment:
In my areas of assessment in a range of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest I would rate my assessment as follows: Spiritual is 8; Physical 6 and Psychologically is 7. I believe there is always room for improvement in all areas of my life. Due to scheduling, I neglect giving myself more time to be physical. Therefore, this area of my life requires more work.

              III.                  My Goal Development:
List at least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological (mental health) and Spiritual.

Physical – Devote at least ½ hour three times per week to cardio, and 1 hour three times per week to yoga.

Psychological – Take more time out to utilize stress relieving techniques and relax. Concentrate on meditation until I have mastered it.

Spiritual – Become more involved in church activities and ministries and dedicate more time to read and understand the Bible.

              IV.                  My Practices for personal health:
Physical – Prepare a schedule and routine and stick to it. Don’t use excuses to deter from the plan.

Psychological – Stop, think about how I will react before reacting. Set times throughout the day to implement techniques to relieve stress. Practice meditation until I perfect it.

Spiritual – Join other ministries in the church. Set time aside each day to reflect and/or medicate.

                V.                  Commitment:
In assessing my progress or lack of progress over a six month period, I can maintain a log and/or a journal to document my daily accomplishments or non-accomplishments. I could also enlist friends and family to hold me accountable. I can re-evaluate myself monthly to review my progress or lack of progress.

 

FINAL BLOG

1.     I had issues with unit 3 blog so I was not able to post. But as today on a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate myself 9 for psychological. I am pretty grounded and do not have any major issues mentally. Except the few times my children “get on my nerves” and I want to get rid of them. J Other than that I’m fine in that department. But I can always improve. 7 for physical because I am a work in progress with the physical. However, since taking this class I have become more aware and am more dedicated to my yoga. Where I was going once a week, I am now going two to three times per week working my way to 5 times per week. Spiritual well-being I rate myself a 9 I am pretty spiritually connected, I am active in my church and volunteer a lot, and hold a leadership position in my church, however there is always room for improvement. I would love to read the Bible more and with understanding.

 

2.     I have made progress. I do one-half hour of cardio and attend yoga classes more than once per week. I attend two to three times per week. I have begun to pray more. I am still working on reading the Bible with clarity.

 

3.     Yes. I have set aside certain days to go to yoga and set aside a certain amount of time to do cardio before my yoga class.

 

4.     This class has been very rewarding. It has helped me to understand how important all aspects of well-being is. We usually think of just the physical at first not realizing the other aspects of well-being, spiritual and mental. If we are not healthy in all areas of our life we are not 100% healthy. This class has helped me to understand why being healthy in all areas are important. The hardest part of the class was some of the meditation exercises. I have been telling others the importance of well-being in all areas of our life.

ASSESSMENT

                  I.                  Introduction:
It is important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically because in order to be an effective guide you will need to have the necessary skills. Meditation for me would be the area that I believe would need the most development. It is an area that I am working on and continue to work on as I grow.

                II.                  Assessment:
In my areas of assessment in a range of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest I would rate my assessment as follows: Spiritual is 8; Physical 6 and Psychologically is 7. I believe there is always room for improvement in all areas of my life. Due to scheduling, I neglect giving myself more time to be physical. Therefore, this area of my life requires more work.

              III.                  My Goal Development:
List at least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological (mental health) and Spiritual.

Physical – Devote at least ½ hour three times per week to cardio, and 1 hour three times per week to yoga.

Psychological – Take more time out to utilize stress relieving techniques and relax. Concentrate on meditation until I have mastered it.

Spiritual – Become more involved in church activities and ministries and dedicate more time to read and understand the Bible.

              IV.                  My Practices for personal health:
Physical – Prepare a schedule and routine and stick to it. Don’t use excuses to deter from the plan.

Psychological – Stop, think about how I will react before reacting. Set times throughout the day to implement techniques to relieve stress. Practice meditation until I perfect it.

Spiritual – Join other ministries in the church. Set time aside each day to reflect and/or medicate.

                V.                  Commitment:
In assessing my progress or lack of progress over a six month period, I can maintain a log and/or a journal to document my daily accomplishments or non-accomplishments. I could also enlist friends and family to hold me accountable. I can re-evaluate myself monthly to review my progress or lack of progress.

 

UNIT 9 - ASSESSMENT

                  I.                  Introduction:
It is important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically because in order to be an effective guide you will need to have the necessary skills. Meditation for me would be the area that I believe would need the most development. It is an area that I am working on and continue to work on as I grow.

                II.                  Assessment:
In my areas of assessment in a range of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest I would rate my assessment as follows: Spiritual is 8; Physical 6 and Psychologically is 7. I believe there is always room for improvement in all areas of my life. Due to scheduling, I neglect giving myself more time to be physical. Therefore, this area of my life requires more work.

              III.                  My Goal Development:
List at least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological (mental health) and Spiritual.

Physical – Devote at least ½ hour three times per week to cardio, and 1 hour three times per week to yoga.

Psychological – Take more time out to utilize stress relieving techniques and relax. Concentrate on meditation until I have mastered it.

Spiritual – Become more involved in church activities and ministries and dedicate more time to read and understand the Bible.

              IV.                  My Practices for personal health:
Physical – Prepare a schedule and routine and stick to it. Don’t use excuses to deter from the plan.

Psychological – Stop, think about how I will react before reacting. Set times throughout the day to implement techniques to relieve stress. Practice meditation until I perfect it.

Spiritual – Join other ministries in the church. Set time aside each day to reflect and/or medicate.

                V.                  Commitment:
In assessing my progress or lack of progress over a six month period, I can maintain a log and/or a journal to document my daily accomplishments or non-accomplishments. I could also enlist friends and family to hold me accountable. I can re-evaluate myself monthly to review my progress or lack of progress.

 

UNIT 8 BLOG

I think the best practices meditation and subtle mind. During the practices I found that I was able to perform these two better than all the others. Both involve the process of breathing. Breathing is something we do every day all day. It is just a matter of learning how to breathe during meditation and the subtle mind exercise. As the breathing become more rhythmic your mind will start to follow. As I follow my breathing I am able to let go and let my mind take in the calming effects of the breath. It is easier to use the breath as a focal point than a beach, a light or some other object or person.

 

To improve my mental fitness I can start to learn to meditate daily so that I can become a master before I attempt to pass along my skills to someone else. I can take the time to stop and listen to my inner self. Throughout the day go for a walk and breathe to clear my mind and relax. Pay attention and be aware of the needs of my body (spiritual, mental, physical and psychological).

Integral Assessment

The universal loving kindness process consisted of closing the eyes for one to two minutes listen to the quiet of the mind and body then repeating several phrases for 10 minutes. Doing this practice can shift the focus from yourself to someone universal loving-kindness.

 

The integral assessment process consisted of the same process of closing the eyes, sit still and listen to your mind and body. Once quiet, ask yourself several questions that focuses on several aspects of your life. This exercise will help you determine what area or areas of your life you need the most work.

 

My area for growth and development is spiritual growth. The reason is my grandmother was a very spiritual woman and she seemed to always be at ease about everything and never had any worries. She always said it was because she read her bible every day, prayed and was kind to all people. I always admired her and would love to have that same peace and calm aura she had. She was loved by everyone she never would say bad things about people she would always say she is going to pray for them.

 

In achieving this I can speak with my pastor or another elder in the church, read the Bible, pray more, meditate, exercise and perform destressing activities throughout the day.