I
believe that if I had to rank my overall well-being I believe that I would rank
my well-being around a 6. I do all that I can to make sure my physical well-being
is maintained. I work out, eat a balanced diet, stay hydrated and take my
vitamins. Where I fall short is the mental side of my well-being. I obsess over
things that are beyond my control and hold on to feelings of anger and ill
intentions for far too long. This keeps my mind busy at night and I have problems
sleeping due to these feelings of stress and worry. I used to be really active
in church and I used to read my Bible and pray regularly. Now, however I do not
read my Bible frequently and I do not currently attend church.
My
goal for my physical well-being is to incorporate more stretching or yoga into
my weekly workout routine. My psychological goal is to sit in silence while
doing nothing for 10 minutes a day. This may seem ridiculous but I have to
start somewhere. I have to begin a road to meditation somewhere. Spiritual can
be solved by setting aside 15 minutes daily for reading my Bible and prayer.
I
will keep on eating well, working out and doing everything in my power to maintain
my personal health as I always do. For my psychological health I need to learn
to not sweat the little things. I need to let go of things that are beyond my
control. I need to set aside time to allow myself to unwind and my mind to calm
down before I go to bed. I need to find a way to sit quietly and let my mind
calm to find peace of mind. Turn the TV off and find my peace of mind. Reading
my Bible and praying can help not just with my spiritual well-being but also my
psychological well-being. I believe that having faith in something bigger and
more powerful than yourself is calming and reassuring. Knowing that if I get in
over my head I have somebody or something else to turn to for guidance and
strengthening when I am weak and weary. Knowing and acknowledging that I am not
enough alone to make it through this life.
The
exercise that we were asked to take part in was excruciating. I am not ready
for meditation and definitely not ready for meditation that is led by an
instructor yet. Every time he said something out of the blue I was focused on
what he was saying instead of doing the things he was suggesting. I am not in
meditation shape yet.
Joanie, what caused you to reduce your activity in church and with prayer? From what you have said it sounds like you know what needs to be done to begin your path to better psychological and spiritual wellness. Joanie have you tried just doing diaphragmatic breathing to see if it helps relax and bring things into focus?
ReplyDeleteHi Joanie,
ReplyDeleteI think that you came up with some excellent ways to increase your physical, spiritual, and psychological wellbeing! I think yoga is not only a great way to incorporate stretching and strengthening, but this can also be a great asset in breathing and relaxation, which can aid in spiritual and psychological healing and growth.
I found it interesting that you explained that you found the meditation exercise excruciating! I guess I hadn't even thought about not being ready or prepared for something like that, but I can see how if you're not, it would be very difficult to complete, and then actually find helpful or beneficial.
Great job on your blog though, Joanie, and I hope that your physical, spiritual, and psychological journey through growth and healing become a great experience for you!