Review your unit 3 personal assessment of your psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being. Reflect on these areas . How did you score yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 in unit 3? How do you score yourself now? Has the score changed? Why or why not?
In unit 3 I scored my physical health at a 7, my spiritual health at a 6 and my psychological health at a 7-8. My scores have changed somewhat; my physical health can be scored at a 6-7, somewhat lower that my initial score mainly because I have learned to better assess myself. Between moving, working and school I have let my physical activity become a bit hit or miss so while I have now gotten back on track I need some time to increase my score. My spiritual score has stayed the same but I know it will improve. I have learned so much about how to really define spirituality and to improve it and my overall well-being. My psychological health is at a solid 8 now because I have really begun to learn to manage my stress and to calm my anxiety.
Review the goals and activities you set for yourself in each area. Have you made progress toward the goals? Explain.
I set goals to improve my overall health and wellness. Working out more often and trying new types of exercise and physical activity along with utilizing the contemplative practices and meditations that we have learned.
Have you implemented the activities you chose for your well-being in each of the three areas? Explain.
I have done a lot toward my goal, setting the stage for more physical activity like walking, hiking and strength training as well as having gotten back on a routine for my martial arts training. I have been setting my reminders to make sure that I meditate around the middle of the day. This has really helped me the most as my anxiety can really get the best of me some days. I have also used the contemplative practices to manage my stress and to keep myself from getting angry or overly frustrated.
Summarize your personal experience throughout this course. Have you developed improved well-being? What has been rewarding? What has been difficult? How will this experience improve your ability to assist others?
I have really enjoyed this course and have learned so much, not only academically but personally as well. I started a journey 2 years ago and this course has really enhance that journey. My well-being has been improving as I have learned to ease some of my stress, to assess myself and know where I stand. Stress has been my biggest difficulty but I will persevere. The knowledge I have gained will help me to guide others in a more peaceful, balanced lifestyle.
As I have mentioned over and over again that stress is my biggest obstacle as well so I can understand your point very well. I am glad that you have been on a journey to self improvement even before the start of the class. I think for myself that this class was the kick start that I needed to focus on myself more and less on all that causes stress in my life. I wish you the best of luck with increasing your physical activities. I know that I have far more energy when I am active as opposed to when I am stuck in neutral. Keep on tract and I hope you find that perfect balance for your life.
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I've fully enjoyed this class and agree with you that it has not only helped our professional lives but also enhanced our personal state. When we began this class and was asked to define "unnecessary suffering" I immediately thought weather catastrophes or something that we had no power off. Now, I can understand the meaning of "unnecessary suffering" (distress that we bestow upon ourselves) and more importantly the reason our professor asked us to define the meaning which was to place us on the path of human flourishing.
ReplyDeleteThe most difficult task that I have encounter was to establish subtle mind. I find that it is difficult at times to obtain quiet mind and detoxify from the clutter.
Best of luck to you!
~ Ana H.
I have always wondered how exactly martial arts training is tied in with the spiritual mind. My daughter was taking a martial arts class and she had another girl fall on her arm. Since then, we have not sent her to another class. She is only 6 and I don't think she notices anything other than a physical aspect of the class.
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ReplyDeleteMartial arts is a great way for one to channel his of her feelings form anger to those of peace. I've taken martial arts pretty much my entire life and yes it is very physical but the thing with martial arts in that it is very disciplined focused. The spiritual parts comes from the movements being performed during your movements.
I see that you mentioned that you meditate in the middle of the day. I think thats a great idea and I might try that myself. I haven't been able to do at night after I get home but in the middle of the day I could do it on my lunch hour. I think I'll give that a shot. Good luck to you on improving your workout schedule, I am fortunate enough to keep that part of me in check but I definitely need help with rest!
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