Today is not a good day to rate myself. I just walked into my unit and found a friend post traumatic event, I wont elaborate. Its these times where thinking about your life happens. Right now psychologically I would rate myself a 1. I feel horrible and scared for my friend who is more like a little brother to me. Spiritually I rate myself at an eight. I do believe there is some higher power that made certain his brother was there to save him and his alive. Physical well being I am a 4. I have gained weight and have been lethargic lately.
My spiritual goal is to be thankful everyday for my loved ones and tell them as much as I can because life can be short. My psychological goal would try to relax more and maybe incorporate meditation into my daily life. My physical goal is I am going to work out twice a day to get myself to my goal weight and pass my PT test next month. It will help me feel better and relieve some stress. I am going to pump some Iron and then have fun doing my Zumba. Dancing is a huge stress relief for me. I am not professional but I can move
nie, I hope that your friend is doing better! Our lives can change in an instant and the way that this affects us can be profound. When we pay attention to how those life-events register in regard to our mind-body-spirit health...we can learn a lot, and even prevent health problems for ourselves. The thing to remember is that, by rating yourself at a “1”...this means that it can only get better! I am curious...how were you later? How long did it take you to rate higher? I think that by keeping in tune with where we are on the scale of 1-10, we can improve throughout the day and even take a minute to 'move up the scale'. If we don't take the time to feel the stress, accept the situation, and work to change the effect on our mind-body-soul—well, just think how bad we would be the next time we hit a situation that puts us at a 1 again. :-(
ReplyDeleteThankfully you rate yourself high in spiritual well-being!!!! This '8' is what helps get you through the “1's” in life.
Your “4” in physical well-being is a place to start. I wonder how much this went up when your “1” did because they are all intertwined. Stress can (and does) make you lethargic and depressed. I am going to go out on a limb here and say that I bet after your Zumba...both your 1 and your 4 went up, right? :-)))
Andrea,
ReplyDeleteI think that it is most important to focus on yourself before you can focus on anyone else, and then family and friends, etc. I believe, like I have said not to overdose on other people because many times people will know that you are a person who they can dump on and in the end when it comes down to it, they won't be there when you need them!
As far as what you have gone through recently, I do hope your friend is doing alright! I know those times can be scary. It is always important to be thankful for everyday because we are given them because of the choices we make, so make good ones!
It seems like sometimes life throws us in the right event at the wrong time. Even though it was a difficult day for you, the compassion that shined through in your words was amazing. I know you may have felt psychologically awful, but you showed great strength as well. Your friend is lucky to have such a wonderful support system from you. I hope that everything turns out okay with both of you.
ReplyDeleteI really like your goals and some of them are mine as well. I still have not tried Zumba, but it looks like so much fun. I think the goal of any type of exercise program is to just do it. No need to look professional while doing it because if you were, you would be teaching it and making all kinds of money. LOL.
Keep up the good work and everything will turn out just right.
Stacy