1.
Based on your reflections, and on a scale of
1 to 10 (ten being optimal wellbeing), where do you rate your A-physical
wellbeing, B-spiritual well-being, C-psychological well-being? Why?
A – I would rate my
physical wellbeing at a 6 right now. I
was recently diagnosed with Lymes Disease.
Since then I’ve been having good days and bad but certainly haven’t been
at 100% in at least 3 weeks. I’m a
massage therapist so my physical activity level with that is pretty high
(limited since the Lymes) but I know I could do some more activity. I used to go to yoga once a week and would
love to become involved with that again.
B – My spiritual well-being,
I would place at an 8 or 9. In the past
few years I have started doing some reading on Buddhism and have really connected
with a lot of the thoughts. It has set
me on a path that allowed me to change some negative thought patterns. By saying I am at an 8 or 9 I think it’s
important to say that I don’t think I am near perfection or close to a finish
line but merely that I am on the right path.
I don’t think anyone is ever finished growing; once certain goals are achieved
new ones will be discovered. I am
excited about continuing on that path and seeing what else I can discover about
myself and the world.
C – I would rate my
psychological well-being at a 7. In the
past I have suffered from depression and still currently suffer from
situational anxiety. As I stated before
my discovery of Buddhism has allowed me to shift my thinking and given me tools
in how to deal with depression if it tries to creep back in. I still have some work to do with my anxiety
but I am blessed to have a wonderful therapist who helps me explore the reasons
for my anxiety when it acts up. I think
being aware, mindful and willing to explore my emotions has allowed me to heal
and move further along on my path.
2.
Develop a goal for yourself in each area
(physical, spiritual, psychological).
A – My goal for physical
well-being would be to get back into a yoga routine when I get a handle on the
Lymes Disease. (This will also help with
my spiritual and psychological well-being as well!)
B – My goal for spiritual
well-being would be to get more involved in the Buddhist culture. Maybe look for a local meditation center.
C – My goal for psychological
well-being is to start building my self-esteem by discouraging negative thoughts
about myself and increasing positive thoughts.
3.
What activities or exercise can you implement
in your life to assist in moving toward each goal?
A – YOGA!
B – Do reading to further
my studies and also research on what local resources are available.
C – Become more mindful of
my thoughts and when a negative one comes up try to combat it with an honest
positive thought about myself. Remind
myself that people worth having in my life will see the good things in me and
those that can’t see the good aren’t worth having in my life.
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