Final project

Final Project

It is important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically. Without being balanced in these categories, we cannot effectively help our patients. When on category is imbalanced, it created the others to be unbalanced as well. I like what Dacher says in the very first chapter; “The moment we start to seriously invest in growing our inner like and acquiring its natural healing resources, we simultaneously set out of our ordinary ideas about health and begin the climb toward the treasures at the summit of extraordinary health.” (Dacher, p 9, 2006)I want to be extraordinary in helping people. If I’m not balanced in those categories I cannot be extraordinary. If I am not psychologically fit, how can I be able to help someone that needs a guided healing in their psychological aspect? If I’m not spiritually fit, then I cannot affectively help a patient that needs to become closer to their god. If I’m not physically fit, then I cannot expect my patients to want to be physically fit. I have always believed that you should practice what you preach. Others around you are going to think that you are a hypocrite if you are not following your own advice. If the advice is good for the patient, then it is good for me, and vice versa.

I think that each aspect can always use growing. We should continually grow and become more mature in each aspect. I need to work on the physical part more. Although I am not obese or overweight by any means, I need to be lean and tone to inspire my patients. Also this will produce a healthier happier life for me. Spiritually, I can always become closer to God. I hope I never stop growing in this category. Psychologically, I am growing. The more I practice loving-kindness and subtle mind; I will continue to grow in this area. I want to be able to pass that on to my patients.

If I were to assess my health wellness in each domain I would say that; physically I’m a 5 out of 10. Lately I have not had the motivation to work out. Altough I do go to the gym, I find that I’m not pushing myself. I think that right now I have a lot on my plate with trying to work everything out for our move to Arizona, which is 18 hours away from my family. So working out is the last thing that I want to do. My physiological domain would be 7 out of 10. I’m pretty grounded but there is always room for improvement. My spiritual domain would also be 7 out of 10. I love God and have been a witness of the awesome things he has done for me in my life. But there is always room for growth.

My main goal is to be more physically active. This will promote mental and physical wellness. It will reduce stress and make me healthier overall. I want to become leaner and have more muscle tone. Incorporating yoga along with cardio and weight training will help with this goal. Spiritually, I just need to spend more time with God. Praying more is a goal. More quiet time to just listen to Him. This has been helpful in the past, but I seem to think I don’t have enough time. If I create more time just for Him this will help. Psychologically, making more time for loving-kindness and subtle mind. This will quiet my mind and learn to just be in the moment. We are currently on vacation in Arizona, and my husband made an appointment for a massage. I found myself having to remind my mind to be still and just be in the moment. I need to practice this more in my daily life.

I plan to keep a journal to keep track of my progress or lack of progress. This will help me to see if there is any improvement in my domains. Living day to day life you may not be able to tell as easily if you are growing or not. Keeping track of this on paper may help me to stay focused. Also, keeping Dacher’s book on my table will help me to stay more focused and want to continue to grow.