It is always difficult to rate yourself and this exercise is not different. I think my physical well being is a 7.5 because I try to workout throughout the week and take care of myself and am considered healthy. I could always work out more often, harder, and lose a little bit of weight while really cracking down on my diet to improve my physical wellbeing. My spiritual wellbeing would probably be a 5...right now I am just kind of confused as to where to go and what to do because as I get older I realize there are so many beliefs that have changed since I was a child and I cannot seem to group myself into one certain religion or organization until I know as much as I possibly can to make the right choice for myself. I would say my psychological wellbeing is a 7. I am generally happy and do not have too many mixed emotions, but I need to improve on how to express my anger and frustration.
My physical goal is to workout 6 times a week at least an hour each time and not eat as many sweets throughout the day.
My spiritual goal is to find a religion or organization I can understand and relate to.
My psychological goal is to figure out the best way for me to express my anger and frustration.
For my physical goal I just need to go to the gym and find new classes or different exercises to really keep me excited about staying in shape. During the day at work I need to make sure no bad snacks are around so I do not munch mindlessly.
For my spiritual goal I want to read books on all different religions and talk to people who belong to each and find which one suits me.
For my psychological goal I need to find out what really angers and frustrates me and try to avoid these things if possible, or try techniques like yoga, meditation, and exercise to deal with anger and frustration.
I have taken a few stress and relaxation classes where we listen to exercises. The Crime of the Century was one I would not use again. I tend to have a problem sitting still and not doing 5 things at a time so these exercises make me tense before I even get started. The vizualizations and lights wee very odd and did not help me relax, going from one body part to another did not work either. I did understand the goal creation portion and affirmations to go along with the goals, but overall the exercise was definitely not for me.
Hi Iris. I enjoyed your comments very much. I am going out on a limb here....I have been on this limb myself....perhaps the spiritual outlet you seek is not one found in a religious organization. I certainly have found spiritual fulfillment in church, but I have also found it in the wilderness, at the beach, in a sunset, in an uplifting conversation with a friend and in many other ways. I find myself at times getting mixed up between spiritual and religious and have to remind myself that the divine cannot be confined to a cold cathedral of stone and marble. The Spirit may dwell there, but It also dwells in all things.
ReplyDeleteI wish you well on your journey and hope you find what you are seeking.
Be well, Christina Holms
Hi Iris,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I can definitely relate to the anger and frustration. I tend to get annoyed easily and recently have gotten better at handleing that emotion better. For me, really asking myself to logically understand what was bothering me, seemed to work.
I love sweets too but recently noticed, that if I eat every 2 hours and keep a stash of healthy snacks, like Oatmeal, sliced almonds, cranberries, rice cakes w/penut butter or almond butter, at work, I dont get the sweet craving. Perhaps making a list of your favorite healthy snacks and keeping them at work will help out.
I think once you get your eating down, even the gym at 4 times a week will definitly have a great impact on your body.
Best wishes on your personal goals.
Sherezada
I think reading books are an excellent way to discover new techniques and theories to incorporate in your life. The problem for me at this time would be finding the time to read a book outside of class! I can't even tell you the last time I read a book just for pleasure.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever tried motivational speakers on your iPod/CD while working out? Sometimes when I get in a rut and need a little pick me up I will listen to Podcasts or downloaded motivational speeches that encourage me along the workout or I listen to cadeneces when I run...I love the rhythm it gets me in and then I start feel patriotic and like I could run a 100 miles, but then mile 8 comes and I am like ya, not so much.
Good luck to you Iris, your blog is very nice to read. Looking forward to more interaction with you!