Introduction:
It is important for health and wellness professionals to develop
psychologically, spiritually, and physically because for the professionals to
be taken seriously from their clients, they need to be living the lifestyle
they are trying to teach others to live. Professionals have to be able to give
first-hand knowledge to their clients so the clients can have a sense of
security; knowing their health and wellness professional is living what they
are preaching. I need to work on my spiritual side to achieve my personal
goals. I need to start going back to church again, so I can reconnect my
spiritual aspect of life.
Assessment:
I have assessed my health regarding each domain. Like I mentioned
before, I need to work on the spiritual part. I am definitely very comfortable
with my health and wellness in my psychological and physical developments.
There is always room for improvement, but most of my work needs to be put
towards the spiritual development. I would score my psychological wellness as
an eight, my physical wellness as a nine, and my spiritual wellness as a five.
Goal Development:
One goal for my physical wellness would be to implement a form of yoga
or Pilates into my fitness regime. I am trying to do more meditation type
exercises and I know yoga and Pilates are great exercises for both the mind and
body.
A goal for my psychological wellness
would be to implement meditation practices into my everyday routine. I am
currently practicing meditation a couple times a week, but I would like to get
it to where I am able to do some form of meditation every day of the week.
A spiritual goal of mine would be to get
back into the routine of going to church every Sunday. I use to go every week,
but have no made it a priority anymore. I want to change that.
Practices for Personal
Health: The strategy for my growth in physical
wellness will be to continue with my current exercise regime, but to keep
myself motivated and stimulated, I will need to implement different exercise
routines. For example, change up my workout, one day do a long run, next day
hit the gym for a little cardio, but more weight lifting, and then the third
day some crossfit. I will have a little bit of everything in workout regime so
I won’t get bored.
For growth in my psychological wellness,
I will make it a point to get in at least a couple minutes of meditation each
day, even if it’s only five minutes. Whatever time I can get, I will take. I
need the meditation to help keep my mind focusing on what’s important in my
life, instead of the unnecessary and unimportant stresses. Also, I will try to
maintain a positive attitude, even when times get rough, especially since I
have both kids home for the summer! Positivity is better for our health too.
For
growth in my spiritual wellness, I will make sure I plan accordingly, meaning I
will implement Sunday service into my weekly routine. I will continue to
practice meditation because that will also help fulfill my spiritual wellness,
along with my psychological. I think that meditation is great for the mind,
body, and spirit.
Commitment:
I will assess my progress by keeping a journal. I already have a journal
for my exercise and workout routine, but I will also have a journal for my
spiritual and psychological wellness. I will make sure to write down the weekly
church services I am able to attend and also the number of and length of
meditation practices I participate in my everyday schedule. I will make sure
that I am using the strategy of positivity to help in my long-term goals. If I
am able to keep a positive outlook, it will help me maintain the positive
lifestyle changes. I will also make sure I am actually using my journals so I
can keep track of my physical exercise and my meditation and spiritual wellness
as well. Therefore, I will be able to visibly see what, if any, issues I am
having with missing church again or not getting in the necessary meditation
practices. Writing things down is a great way to keep track and it is also just
a great reminder!
Thanks for reading!
Kristin Croake
Kristin,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your final project! I do think it is great to implement yoga! My sister actually just invited me to try yoga with her next week:) I think it is a great exercise to help not only your body physically, but also mentally as well.
I also think the journal is a great idea. I am also going to be implementing that as well. I think it is a great way to keep a record of how well I am doing with my physical goals; as well as my spiritual ones as well.
Again, great post!
Sara DeSanto
Kristin,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts on this weeks project. I would have to agree with you on your thoughts. In order for your to be an advocate to someone you have to be First one to have those goals and be their person to look up too. If you are not then they are not going to see how they really need to be. Thanks for your thouhgts.
Brittany Everman
I also chose to use a journal to record my progress. Some days are easier than others to remember or make the time to do it. I record how much exercise I do regularly because I want to see how much exercise makes a difference plus I can see the more I exercise, the longer the run times or the higher the weight goes. I need to think of my mental and spiritual health goals in the same way and of the same importance. I like your idea of switching up the exercises you do. I have been pushing running a lot and went to the gym last week and really didn't want to run. I knew that I should because I want to train for a half marathon, but I really didn't want to. I wanted something new and exciting so I did the arc for my cardio and it felt good to work different muscles and push myself with something new. I need to do that more. Good Post!
ReplyDeleteNicole Styer