Why is it important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically? What areas do you need to develop to achieve the goals you have for yourself?
It is very important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically in order for them to be able to direct their clientele in the right directions. We cannot teach lessons that we are ourselves are unable to follow because it would should in the relationships we build with our clients. These internal develops take experiencing them firsthand to be able to fully explain the experience and assist other in gaining the same knowledge. The goal I have set primarily for myself is working on my psychspiritual self. I want to become an all-around better person, not because I feel I am not one now but I feel that when I am able to be able to encompass life in a sense of it being one big lesson and being to bake to draw from it more positivity that I would have reached my goal. I need to work on filtration of my emotions and feelings rather acting out of instinct. Being able to center my thoughts and emotions the right way will allow me to convey them the correct way as well.
II. Assessment:
How have you assessed your health in each domain? How do you score your wellness spiritually, physically, and psychologically?
The way that I have assessed my health in each domain is by reflection of self and asking myself questions. I ask a series of questions that reflect each particular domain to ensure that I am content with the level of knowledge that I have attained. As of now spiritually I feel on a scale of 1-10 I would rate myself at a 7. I am 24 years of age and I am aware that I do not know everything there is to know about everything. I am comfortable with realizing that I have a lot to learn about life so that I can continue to instill the right morals onto my children. Physically I am content with how I look and feel although I am currently pregnant I am considered very healthy because I do what I need to do to eat right and stay consistent in my exercise regime, I would rate myself at a 9. Psychologically I feel that I have a bit of some maturing to do which I firmly believe comes with time. Each year of life along with different experiences brings on a newer sense of wisdom. I am at a level of maturity where I am still learning the proper ways of doing things along with the not so proper ways , I would give myself a rating of 7.5 out of ten.
III. Goal development:
List at least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological (mental health) and Spiritual.
One goal that I have set forth to assist me in maintaining optimal physical health is fitting in physical exercise of about 60 min 3x a week. This will allow me to stay consistent in my weight and body composition allowing me to feel happy about my appearance. One goal that I have set in the area of my psychological health would be assessing the output of my feelings in a more positive light so that my points are understood clearer and not misunderstood. Spiritually my goal is to find my primary areas of serenity and visit those places more often I tend to continue meditation and going to church more often.
IV. 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.
Many different strategies can be implemented to foster my growth in many different areas such as Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual. Physically I will continue my cardio workouts on the treadmill that will assist me to keep my momentum throughout my busy days. Also I will increase my physical self by continuing to practice tennis so that I keep in shape by doing something I find extremely fun. Psychologically I will write in my thoughts in a blog or diary of some sort in order for me to be able to have some self-reflection in order for me to be able to learn from things that I have done wrong. I will also use some of the visualization mechanisms that I have learned throughout the semester to help in centering my thoughts and focus. Spiritually I will engage in more morally based group activities such as the many church events that occur in my community. Also I will continue to implement my meditation practices that assist me in enriching my relationship with self.
V. Commitment:
How will you assess your progress or lack of progress in the next six months? What strategies can you use to assist in maintaining your long-term practices for health and wellness?
The main way that I will assess my progress or lack thereof is my keeping a goal chart. I have done so as of now marking what I wish to accomplish during the week as well as writing down what I actually have accomplished on the list. I feel that surrounding myself with a group of peers that have the same goal of enlightenment will in a sense be my outer source of support. Surrounding yourself with people of the same interest makes things seem easier to accomplish.
References:
Dacher, E.S. (2006):Integral Health: The Path to Human Flourishing
Schlitz, M., Amorok, T., and Micozzi, M.S. (2005): Consciousness & Healing:Integral Approaches to Mind-Body Medicine.
