When I think about my well being, I do often tend to think about my physical health, sometimes that includes my mental health because I know that stress creates physical illness, but then what I think is sort of interesting is that I go to my spiritual side to find healing. It was not until just recently that I started to try and work on my spiritual health, and in doing so I have found that I have become both physically and mentally healthier, as long as I can keep them all in check.
As for rating each area I would say my physical health right now is a 8, I am physically fit, could stand to gain a couple pounds and have allergies. As for my spiritual health, I would say I am at a 4, I get wrapped up in life and let it take me away, I often lose my balance on this side and let it lose connection, I am working on it though. My mental health is the one that confuses even me, most days I feel pretty stable but I have a very up and down thing going on. I can be doing perfectly fine, and then my mental chatter really kicks into high gear and I talk myself into a dark spot, which I then find very hard to get out of. I guess for my psychological health I would give myself a 6. I don't feel like a crazy person though :P.
My goal for my physical health is to get back to a healthy weight of 135, I am currently at around 118. My goal for my spiritual health is to fully dive into reading the scripture in the Bible and not just read the words, I want to develop a better understanding of the Word. For my psychological health, I need to stop letting my mental chatter take over my feelings, my goal for this on is much shorter, I will focus on just the rest of this week, I want to make a conscious effort to get rid of every negative thought that comes to my mind, this week and speak no negativity at all. I might have to write that on my hand to help me remember.
To achieve these goals, I am going to set up a meal program for this week, and try to make sure I keep up with it. I am going to schedule a time for reading the scriptures, and I am going to post positive thought and reminders all around me, as well as schedule time for meditation and journaling to dispel negative thoughts.
The exercise for this week, I found interesting, as I was doing it I did not feel as relaxed as last week, although the imagery that I was getting impressed me, I did not realize I could imagine things so well, it was like a journey, it was fun. Although while doing the exercise I did not feel as relaxed I realized that I was very relaxed once I had to start moving, my limbs felt heavy at first and my eyes did not want to open. I really enjoy these activities.
Until next time: Stay Active, Stay Fit, Have Fun!!!
This blog is about everything I find interesting. The great many things I learn from other people and the inspiring thoughts that go through my head.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Experience Relaxation
I loved the experience of the Journey to Relaxation. I am a very busy, busy on the go person and it was hard at first to not open my eyes and look at the clock to see how much time had passed. But once I really got into it, I love it. I will try to use this method of thinking about moving the blood from my abdominal area out to my extremities to relax the muscles and give myself a relaxed feel and re-energize.
As I stated before I have a hard time finding time to sit down and relax, but the combination of being given something to do and the music in the background made it easier for me to clear my mind. I like this method very much and I look forward to learning more ways to relax and keep my body healthy.
As I stated before I have a hard time finding time to sit down and relax, but the combination of being given something to do and the music in the background made it easier for me to clear my mind. I like this method very much and I look forward to learning more ways to relax and keep my body healthy.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Health Advice from Walmart
I find this so interesting I just have to share it. I work overnights at walmart and it is amazing to me the remedies you hear when someone starts to get sick. The most reliable one I have heard is supplementing echinacea into your diet, but the one that I am not sure that I will ever try is gurgling with peroxide 3 times a day. I have started taking echinacea and I have been feeling much better and am getting energy back to work the overnight shift. I would love to hear who else has picked up useful advice from your workplace, what it is and where your heard it!
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