Unit 3

Well, it looks like I am a little behind on my blog post this week as well as all aspects of my well-being.  Currently, I would rate my physical well-being at a 5.  I have went down hill a little on my physical activity the last couple of months.  I know it is no excuse, but being an accountant I tend to be a little busy this time of year.  April 15th thru December 31st I only work an average of 30 hours each week so I have a lot more time to get to things done.  I am trying to keep myself going, but I have a hard time staying on target.  My spiritual well-being I would say to be around a 4 because I really need to work on this area in my life.  It is kind of something that gets put on the back burner, and I never really make it that far.  My psychological well-being I would rate a 7 because I feel I am making great improvements in this area of my life.  There is always room for improvement, but when I compare the way I think, feel, and act today with this same time last year I can see vast improvements.  I credit my decision to go into the health and wellness field with all of the improvements that I have made over the past several months.  Before starting this degree I never exercised, had terrible self-esteem, and a bad temper.  I am learning the benefits in changing my lifestyle, and am becoming a much better person because of it.  The goals that I would like to achieve in these areas are to increase my physical activity to five days each week including cardio, strength training, and flexibility.  In order to do this I am going to get back on the schedule that I set for myself, and go to the gym three days per week performing cardio activities as well as strength training exercises, and walking with a friend or doing yoga on at least two other days of the week.  I have learned that walking with a friend is not only great exercise, but also a great way to vent and alleviate stress.  My goal for my spiritual well-being is to perform meditation practices at least three days per week to help gather my thoughts, and focus on what is important in my life.  My goal for psychological well-being it to continue to make efforts to be a better person by practicing my stress management techniques, learning that not everyone is like me and they don't handle situations the same way that I do.  Also, I intend to continue to provide time in my schedule to spend with my family and friends, and not dwell on all of the work that I have to do.  In order to help me follow through with these goals and ideas I need to update my to-do list allotting time for all of the priorities that I have in my life, and remember not to stress because everything will get done if you try, it always does. 

I listened to The Crime of the Century exercise, but I have a hard time imagining colors of lights coming from my body.  I absolutely love the guided relaxation deep breathing exercises, but when they incorporate mental imagery I have a hard time visualizing, and because am trying so hard to get myself to visualize I don't relax.