I never really thought about my physical well-being, spiritual well-being or psychological wellbeing in terms of rating them on a scale. I guess I always felt I was pretty OK in all these areas because I feel good, have a relationship with Jesus and know what I want in life. Yet to rate each of these has actually forced me to reanalyze my view. My physical wellbeing is an 8. I feel healthy on the outside and am in pretty good shape, however I deal with a great amount of stress at work which sometimes has me feeling a miss sore in my muscles around my shoulder area. My spiritual wellbeing is probably a 7. This has to do with the fact that we have had a few setbacks in our family that has caused me to ask the big question "why"? It has also caused me to wonder why God has allowed these things and if He really even exists. I honestly know this answer; of course He exists, I just want to understand the "why" in all of it. My psychological well-being is a 8. I'm pretty confident in who I am and where I'm going in life, however there is always room to grow and explore other areas of opportunity.
As far as goals go I am not the greatest at always keeping them. LOL. My goal is the physical realm will be to get myself to the gym a minimum of three days a week. My daughter is getting married in July and I want to be in better shape, however I have literally no time. My spiritual goal will be to read my Bible more and to grow deeper in my relationship with the one who created me. and my psychological goal will be to have more confidence in myself when I am around those who I feel are on a higher level than I am. I will need encouragement and to be held accountable so I hope someone reading this will be willing to step up to that for me. LOL
As far as activities and exercises to help me move toward each goal, well I can read at night instead of watch TV, I can put some time aside after work to go to the gym before I get started on my school work and I can listen to some positive affirmation exercises, along with surrounding myself with positive people so that I don't feel less than at times.
After listening to the Crime of The Century exercise; odd name for this relaxation technique..... I hope I listened to the right one, I didn't find it to be frustrating, however I did feel like I wanted to fall asleep. I think it started off to be beneficial and then I began to feel anxious as to when it was going to end because I have so much to do in such a little amount of time. LOL There I go again getting worked up and not taking the time to relax.
Narda,
ReplyDeleteI very much enjoyed reading your blog. I can relate in so many ways to you. My ratings for myself would not be as high, because, I feel like right now I have no control of any part of my life. I just always feel like my plate is always too full. I can't seem to find a happy medium. My job is stressfull and going to school full time presents more stress. I step back from my job and schooling just so I can have time with my family.
You mentioned having a daughter getting married in July. Although it is exciting and fun, it is very stressfull. Keep your spirit strong and trust in the Lord. He will bring you through. Hang in there!!!
Pam Morgan
Hi Narda,
ReplyDeleteI can also relate with you about not having time. School and work take a lot of time. Not to mention our personal life too. Sometimes we have to set our priorities and put some things on the side for later. That’s the reason I don’t watch TV anymore. For the mean time LOL. It’s distracting and takes time. If it’s important somebody will let me know or I’ll scan the news on the web. Make a list of your priorities goals or things to do. Post them on the wall and cross them off. Once you complete them. That works for me. Some are short while others take more time. I see life as a challenge and being beautiful. It’s not always easy and hard times will always be temporary. It’s always changing and will never stay the same. It’s up to us to enjoy the moment and make it change as time passes by.
Ben
Hi everyone, sometimes I just don't do anything at all but that may be a little easier because I am single and I don't have any two legged children. No homework, no chores, nothing and quite honestly it feels great. I like Ben's suggestion about making a list so that it can be seen. I have a planner with everything already pre-planned; work, gym time, homework time, play time, whatever it is I haven't in there. Does it change? Of course but that's ok.
ReplyDeleteErika
**Even after this term why don't we continue this support system that we have started? Just a thought!