My Reflections on Unit Three

My physical well being is rated a 8, my spiritual well being is a 9, and my psychological well being is a 6.  My physical well being is not where I would like for it to be because of lack of exercise over a 3 year period. A sedentary lifestyle is very harmful to the body and mind. The body (inner and outer) needs movement to stay fluid and healthy.  Last October I started a new exercise program by joining a fitness center. I try to go to the fitness center 6 days a week and stretch along with cardio and strength training. My spiritual well being is much stronger than my physical because I am a very positive person and I operate with a conscious mind on a daily basis. My psychological well being needs some healing due to the stresses from outside influences. Spiritually I am working to heal my psychological well being because I understand there needs to have an even balance within the mind, body, inner and outer being.

A goal to address my total well being is to continue my exercise regiment, continue to monitor my nutritional habits and concentrate on correcting the problems that I have concerning a healthy body. My spiritual well being could use an over haul with with more meditation, more reading positive information to feed and inspire the mind concerning healthy outlooks, and try making positive affirmations. My psychological well being would benefit from my spiritual over haul. I should also try a new exercise program like Tai Chi to relax. I should invest in anxiety and relaxation techniques to calm the mind. My body is sometimes exhausted at the end of the day from trying to keep pace with my mind. My personality is naturally very anxious and to improve my psychological well being relaxation techniques should be incorporated in my daily routine.

To move toward each goal I will try Yoga, Tai Chi, and Breathing Exercises. These exercise programs are designed to help tame and relax the mind. This will also affect the body. I am also training for my first 5k run/walk this fall. Having realistic goals to reach will help keep me motivated and give  me inspiration to keep my goals.

The Crime of the Century relaxation exercise was beneficial but frustrating at the same time. That means I benefited from the exercise but it was some what frustrating in the beginning because of how slow the context was moving. I need to relax but it has always been hard to engage my mind. I constantly speak to my mind to focus and concentrate on how to relax. The exercise is very nice but I chose a hectic time to engage. I will try again before the session is over.