Part III of Unit 9 Post

       I.            Goal development:
List at least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological (mental health) and Spiritual.

One of my physical goals is to increase my physical endurance and strength as well as to reduce my weight. For my psychological goal, I want to become more comfortable expressing my emotions to others, and in knowing when it is appropriate. As a goal for my spirituality, I am working towards becoming more attuned and receptive to my social world.

    II.            Practices for personal health:

a.         What strategies can you implement to foster growth in each of the following domains; Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual.

     My strategies will be to improve my physical health through exercise, eating right and in loving my body through meditation. To improve my psychological health I will continue to utilize my therapist who is helping me to understand myself better and to realize and accept that I am ok as a person, that I can trust others with my inner self. For my spiritual self,  I will continue my relationship with God and in accepting his love and in allowing him to show me how to love others and to help them when they are in need, as well as allowing others to help me.

b.         Provide at least two examples of exercises or practices in each domain.

Physical:

1. Using the exercise bike three times a week to increase my cardiovascular system and to lose weight.

     2. Practice healthy eating habits.

Psychological:

1. Meditation to relieve stress and to learn how to obtain a witnessing mind and a subtle calm mind.

2. Practice changing my negative thoughts and feelings to positive thoughts and feelings.

c.          Explain how you will implement each example.

     I will implement each example by setting up a schedule of times and durations for both my physical exercises and eating habits as well as the times I will devote to meditation and inner reflection. I will use the meditation as a time to discover my  negative thoughts and feelings and as a way to change them. I will also intentionally remain vigilant to any stray negative thoughts during my day so that I may be aware of them and change them to positive realistic thoughts.

 III.            Commitment:

a.            How will you assess your progress or lack of progress in the next six months?

 will reassess my progress through contemplative meditation and self-reflection, with the intent of evaluating my level of development and need as well as my readiness for a more focused effort in specific areas. I intend to do this when I meditate which will be on a regular daily basis. I will make a point of this being the main point of my meditation at least once a week.

b.            What strategies can you use to assist in maintaining your long-term practices for health and wellness?

I can use my therapist as a means of gaining accountability for maintaining my schedule and in gaining success in my developmental process. By having a written schedule down and knowing what I want of myself and in keeping records of my progress and my needs. These will all help me to maintain my practices in health and wellness.