Unit 3 Blog Discussion

1. Based on your reflections, and on a scale of 1 to 10 (ten being optimal well being), where do you rate your A-physical well being, B-spiritual well-being, C-psychological well-being? Why?

Physical well being:   8
Spiritual well being:  6
Psychological well being: 7


There are changes I need to make that will make me physically healthier, one of which is to completely quit smoking.  I have been able to cut down, but  have not quit yet. 

Spiritually I try every day to get closer to God.  This will be a life long journey and I believe that the longer I stay on this road the more inner peace I will have.

Psychologically, I am pretty well grounded, but I need to work on my ability for focus on the positive.


2. Develop a goal for yourself in each area (physical, spiritual, psychological).

Physical:  Quit smoking
Spiritual:  Allow time for me
Psychological:  Practice seeing the good



3. What activities or exercise can you implement in your life to assist in moving toward each goal?

This just came to me.  I can use all three areas to achieve the goal of quitting smoking.  I have to decide that this is what I am going to do (psychological) and I have to have faith that I can do it (spiritual). Once I have done those two I will have achieved the goal of no smoking (physical).

4. Complete the relaxation exercise The Crime of the Century. To hear this exercise, click here. Describe your experience. (What it beneficial? Frustrating? etc.)

I had to complete this exercise twice.  The first time I got so relaxed I fell asleep.  The second time my body became so relaxed that my cramps went away.  My mind is usually darting in every direction, but with guided meditation I am able to quiet it and focus.  It was very beneficial.