Good Afternoon Health and Wellness Discovers,
As a person who has juggled family, school, work and life, I
must say that my “whole” self is in need of an overhaul, spa year (not day) and
a lot if clutter removal.
Unintentionally, I have taken a side thought to self-care and tried to
supply everyone else’s (family, friends, work) needs because that is what I
felt was priority in my life. This week
we have to reflect, score and analyze the importance of mind, body and soul during
this journey called life.
On a scale of 1-10 I had to rate my physical health,
spiritual wellness and psychological health.
A-physical
well-being- 5
Although
I have lost over 100 pounds of fat-my eating patterns are still off balance and
unprepared. I struggle with proper food chooses and consistency. I get bored with
exercises that have the same routine more than a couple of weeks. Also it’s hard to get into a routine when I
am the primary support to get my children to appointments, activities and
school functions, so my time to get these bones a moving is difficult when time
is limited. My goal is to try to MAKE
time for at least 30 minutes of exercise on a weekly basis which can entail
walking, swimming, line dancing or Zumba with a good rotation so that I do not
become complacent.
B-spiritual
well-being-7
I
am a women who believes in the power of prayer and I love God. In the morning when I rise I listen to
scripture and prepare my mind for the day ahead. Spiritually, I believe I am the most intact
because reading my bible is something I enjoy and do before anyone wakes
up. It is the one thing I have made precedence
in my life. My spirituality sustains me
and strengthens me. Even when tired I
believe that my faith gives me renewed strength. Has taught me humility,
kindness and wisdom. I am also learning
to take every experience as something that can have a positive message and life
lesson to help others. My goal is to continue to study and learn to put into
action among my fellow man acts of kindness, love, peaceable conversation and be a
person who gives without the thought of receiving something in return,
C-psychological
well-being-6
My
mind is constantly in motion about to many things at times. I gave myself a six because I believe that I
have a strong since of who I am and can willingly acknowledge that there are
some things in my life that need to be changes.
Sometimes the mind needs to be at rest where nothing is going on and that
is my goal. To mentally be stable enough
to think clearly and realize multitasking is not the best thing for my
life. Focusing on one task at a time is best
for me. Turning the cell phone off
during family time. Meditating and just
listening to nothing can give me clarity on issues if I allow myself to STOP
doing everything and realize if I don’t my physical, mental and spiritual self
will collapse because my being is a complete working system that needs wellness
in each part to make a whole.
conclusion-Thoughts of Relaxation Exercise
Relaxation
Exercise- Crime of the Century
The Rainbow
exercise was frustrating due to trying to focus on too many trains of thought
from the instructor in my opinion. The
deep breathing was fine but once I had to put colors to body parts as well as
think about objects to represent them I lost focus. When I think of meditation I think of
quietness, minimal conversation and one point of focus like the sound of a
waterfall, quiet music or complete quiet, so this didn't work for me.
Be Well, Desiree Stroder
Hi Desiree,
ReplyDeleteWow, I found myself relating to your post in many ways. Congratulations on your weight loss!! I know first hand how difficult it is to stay on track and keep going. I struggle with that daily. And, just like you described, I put the needs of my family before my own. I love your idea of turning off your cell phone during family time. In fact, I love it so much, this might become a new rule for everyone in my house. I once read of a family who asked any dinner guests they had over to place their phone in a basket by the door so they could all enjoy undistracted conversation. Ever since I read that story, I make it a point to leave my cell phone in my purse at dinner parties. I really enjoy that momentary freedom. It's liberating! Thanks for sharing that suggestion!
Bree
If I didn't know better, I would think I wrote this reflection myself! There has to be truth to the fact that we collectively share and experience energy. Your weight loss, balancing family, shutting down the world, all things that I have and currently go through. The best times for me to connect with family is when we turn off all things electric and just share with one another. These are the most precious times in my existence.
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