After taking some time to thing about where I am with my physical, spiritual and psycholgical well-being this is where I would rate them
My physical well-being is at about a 5. I just quit smoking again and started back at the gym. My goal is to finish the 5k that I signed up for at the end of the month. i am pretty excited to get back to feeling good. I have started back to walking and will slowing start to add jogging to that little by little every day.
My spiritual well-being is probably about a 4. I have not been in touch with my inner self or my higher power at all recently. I feel too busy to do anything. I think it is so very important for me to get this number up. I am going to start doing more reflections every day.
My phychological well-being is at a 5. I have been just too busy and really having a hard time as of late. Working full time, going to school full time and trying to keep a house hold is too much some days. I feel like I am breaking. Then I have been very sick the past couple days which I really wonder if it has something to do with the overload. My goal here is to get back to feeling strong and confident. i need to get to the gym, talk with my close friends and take some time out for myself on a daily basis.
The meditation this time was alright. As always I was interrupted once again. Never fails! I liked the idea of the color thing but I just could get into it. First it was the dogs, then my older son. And as I had said I am not feeling well so it is very hard to think of anything but how horrible my stomach feels.
Julie,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I think you should automatically rate yourself at least a 7 or 8 because you quit smoking - and you're starting to workout again. You are making positive changes - I think you will find exercise to improve your psychological well-being. Not feeling well can affect mind, body, and spirit. It seems you have a very busy schedule and finding balance is difficult when things have to get done.
I understand how frustrating meditation can be when you have a full schedule and it is almost impossible to find a minute to yourself. I personally think one minute of meditation may be more beneficial than 5-10 minutes if one is not able to relax.
Again, congrats on quitting smoking and starting to workout again! :-)
Cynthia
Julie,
ReplyDeleteThat is Awesome that you quit smoking!!!That is a hugh step in becoming healthier. I understand and feel your frustrations with time and how busy life has you right now but you are on the right path to feeling better with your mind, body and spirit. You have evaluated your life and came up with some positive goals, you even began a couple. I agree it is extremely important to make some time for yourself. Remember, if you don't put the oxygen mask on yourself first, you won't be able to help anyone else! I hope you are feeling better...don't give up!!! You can do it!!!
Kristine G.
Julie,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear that you are struggling right now. However it sounds like you know exactly what you need to feel better. I also had a hard time concentrating on the exercise. I feel like there is always going to be distractions, we just have to learn how to work through them. I hope that with time and practice it will become easier. With some persistence and a positive attitude anything can turn around. Hope you feel better!
Ashley