For
this blog we were asked to compare our Unit 3 assessment to how we would rate
ourselves now. In Unit 3, I rated myself
as a 7 for physical well-being but on further reflection, I changed this to a
5. This change was mainly made because
of the scores that I got on the assessment which was done for our
insurance. The fact that my triglycerides
and cholesterol are high, are serious health risks that need to be addressed. In Unit 3, I rated myself as a 7 for spiritual
well-being, but when I did the
assessment for my final project, this changed to a 6 because this class brought
a serious issue to my mind which is causing me distress. In Unit 3, I rated
myself a 7, but when I did the assessment of my final, this also changed to a
6. This was because of this same issue.
For Unit 3 the goals which I had set for myself
were:
Physical - take the results of the health screening that will be done on
January 31st to my doctor and get the test that I have not had
this year. In addition, I will walk at least a mile a day 5 or 6 days a week
and eat more fruit. I have not made an appointment with my doctor
yet. I have been walking at least 5 days
a week for at least 30 minutes. I have
not improved in the amount of fruit that I eat.
Spiritual - to begin is to commit to pray at
least once a day. Up until today, I had not accomplished this goal
yet. Today, however, I prayed and make a
promise to God that I would continue to do so at least once a day.
Psychological - to make sure
that I get at least 15 minutes of sunshine a day, in order to alleviate any
symptoms of SAD and to attend church activities more often, so that I don't
feel as lonely. I have been walking most days, so I have made progress toward
this goal. I am attending more church
activities and making the effort to go with other people when I do.
As can be seen from my final project these goals have
been expanded and changed. For the most part, I have implemented the activities
that I discussed in Unit 3 into my life.
This course has been a wonderful experience and opened my
mind to the fact that our well-being is not only a matter of the physical but
also the spiritual and psychological. It
has also given me tools to develop these areas.
I will continue to use them to further expand my mind and relieve stress.
This class has been difficult because it has brought to mind a very disturbing
area in my life which is now causing me much distress. This experience has
improved my ability to help other by making me aware that wellness is not just
a matter of the physical, but also the spiritual and psychological and it has
made me aware that the mind can do a lot to control the body. I will be a more effective health and
wellness professional because I will be more aware sensitive to these areas
when I deal with clients and because I have used the tools, I will be able to
recommend them to them.
