Since this class began, I have reassessed myself. Physically, I'm now at a 5--this is an area that I have a long way to go yet to get myself where I want to be. Spiritually, I'm at an 8 now. I've taken to saying a short prayer every night before bed, and when I get a few spare minutes, read a bible verse or two (the Psalms are my favorite--always have been. They have a poetic quality that has a calming effect on me). Psychologically, I'm still at a 9. I still have stressors that I have to learn to deal with, but, as with anything, it will take time and patients.
My main goal is to start making time to eat a lot better than I have been, and to start an exercise and fitness routine (starting slowly with short walks, now that the weather is warmer). This will help me to get to my goal of losing weight and building muscle tone. I plan on keeping a food journal, so that it will help me keep track of the food that I'm eating, and that will help me know what I have to change. I will also take before and after photos of myself, so that in 6 months, I can do another assessment of myself and where I stand physically.
As far as spiritual goals, my plan is to start out by reading one chapter of the bible per day (I had started to do this a long time ago, but never actually completed it). My psychological goal is to do daily puzzles (such as crosswords) to keep my mind sharp--in fact, I have actually started using the Lumosity website.
In
six months, I plan to sit down and take stock of the things that I’ve done to
achieve the goals that I’ve stated above.
An example of this, as I have stated, is the before and after pictures
of my physical self. I also plan on taking
measurement, to see how many inches I’ve lost.
For my spiritual self, I plan to keep up with the meditation exercises,
and to keep a calendar of how many nights that I concentrate on my
prayers. Psychologically, I plan to keep
a journal of my feelings. This will help
me to deflect many of my stressors. I
will also keep doing not only puzzles and word games, but reading as well. This will help to keep my mind sharp and
strong.
Teresa,
ReplyDeleteGreat final paper. I agree that when giving advice to people about integral health it is highly important we know and practice these methods! Great job on your goals and succeeding with them! With everything it takes patience and perseverance!
Good luck to you!
Angie h
Theresa,
ReplyDeleteI thing your posting is great! I think that its also very important to make the changes in ourselves before we can help others to make the changes. The hardest for me is physically. I am always sitting, sit down job, sitting down for classes, and for homework, so it's hard for me to get motivated, but I know what I need to do and I am slowly making these changes! Great post!!
Theresa:)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as though you have made some great changes, and thought though the steps needed to reach further goals! Physically changes are hard, but in the end, those changes will have a positive effect on most aspects of your life.
I wish you continued happiness in your wellness journey!!!
Sami
Teresa,
ReplyDeleteAs with my final project, my journey will begin on getting more physically fit. The lifestyle change will not be an easy one, but if we challenge ourselves with the ultimate determination---We can do it! I have strong feelings of faith and hope to never give up, but once I make it over that hurdle of just doing it, I have faith the rest of the integral health process will fall into place. Best wishes on your journey to a more happier and healthier life. I will miss reading all of your blogs.
Donna
Teresa,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your final project! I most certainly agree and think that health and wellness professionals need to develop physically, spiritually, psychologically so they can understand what will work best for their client so they can succeed. I also need to start making time to eat better, eating a healthier diet will just make us feel better overall! I wish you the best of luck.
Photos are a really hardcore way to hold yourself accountable to your weight loss goals. I'm definitely not ready to take pictures of myself like that, even now that I feel my pants loosening from my diet changes. It sounds like you really have a good idea where you are heading, good luck!
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