My Wellness Reflection

“A bucket is not filled with water by the first or last drop. It is filled by the collection of a very large number of drops” (Dacher, 2006, p. 58). When I look in the mirror, sometimes I like what I see… and sometimes I do not. Sometimes I see a person who is content with herself and the person she has become…and sometimes I do not. Depending on the day, sometimes I am in awe of God’s creation and sing His praises for making me just the way that He did…and sometimes I do not. The following are the required questions (and hence – the required answers) for this week’s blog assignment: Based on your reflections, and on a scale of 1 to 10 (ten being optimal wellbeing), where do you rate your A-physical wellbeing, B-spiritual well-being, C-psychological well-being? Why? Physical wellbeing: 4. I give this rating because I am overweight, have hypertension, and borderline hypercholesterolemia. Spiritual wellbeing: 5. Scripture tells me that God will never leave me nor forsake me. I give praise to my redeemer but I do not spend as much time in prayer, study, or praise as I should. Psychological wellbeing: 8. I haven’t totally lost my mind…yet.  Develop a goal for yourself in each area (physical, spiritual, psychological). What activities or exercise can you implement in your life to assist in moving toward each goal? Physical: I will exercise (Just Dance or walk) with my daughter for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week. Spiritual: I will do my daily devotions and daily Bible reading every morning before going to work. I will get up earlier if needed to allow for this time with God. Psychological: I will schedule one night per week to spend uninterrupted quality time with my family which will also facilitate in de-stressing. I will not do any homework or even look at the discussion board on this night. Complete the relaxation exercise The Crime of the Century. To hear this exercise, click here. Describe your experience. (What it beneficial? Frustrating? etc.) Well…The Crime of the Century (still not sure why it is named that) must have been too relaxing because I kept falling asleep every time I tried to complete it. I even tried at different times of the day and the next thing I know, I am waking up and the exercise is over. Not quite sure what the difference is this week. Even though it is the same soothing voice and the same light background music, I was never able to feel grounded, complete, or totally relaxed without falling asleep. Anyone have any suggestions? So, after answering all of those required questions, I am left with these thoughts. I know without a doubt that I am nowhere near where I want to be on the wellness reflection scale. I am the only person who can change these issues. I will change…one drop in the bucket at a time. Dacher, E. (2006). Integral health: The path to human flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications, Inc.