Layers of Existence (Unit 3)

Total wellness depends heavily on the individual’s ability to check themselves on different levels, to be honest with one’s self and to create goals for continued forward evolution.  I have taken a personal inventory of my health on three levels: physical, spiritual and psychological.  I have rated them on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being perfection.  I have also explained why I have chosen each rating and added goals for each level with an action or activity idea to help me reach those goals.

Physical well-being: 7/10

I could use more physical activity…always!  But, I find myself getting board with the gym and the same old, same old.  I would give my state of physical wellbeing a 7/10 at this time.  I need to make more time for physical activity and get enough sleep so it will not be so hard to get the ball rolling.  I know I am just bored and therefore unmotivated and that is why I am not feeling great about myself physically.  There is a rock gym in my city that I have not tried yet.  I used to be really into rock climbing.  I think I will try that this week.  It may be just the cure I need from the routine.  (I have never done well with routines.)  I have also recently met some horse people in my area!  I grew up with horses so it is something I am really excited to have back in my life.  I now have horses to ride, which is great physical exercise as well as being great for the mind and spirit.

Physical Goal: to be confident with my body, energized, hydrated and strong.

Action: to go either horseback riding or rock climbing this week, or both!

Spiritual well-being: 6/10

         I have been feeling better spiritually over the last few weeks.  I think it is because of a combination of things- not eating meat, praying more than usual because of some new events, taking a little time to think and reflect thanks to this course (Creating Wellness) and really trying to just be more aware of my spirituality.  A few weeks ago I would have rated my spirituality a 3/10.  Now, I would rate it a 6/10 with a strong will and intent to continue improving!

Spiritual Goal: to continue to feel more in touch with my spirituality and be and think positive.

Action: Continue to pray, be conscious of myself, take another yoga class this week and meditate for 15 minutes everyday just to refocus on life.

Psychological well-being: 7.5/10

          Hmmm, this one is interesting.  I feel like it changes day to day, hour to hour and minute by minute so it will be hard to rate on a scale of 1-10.  I would give it a flexible 7.5/10.  This rating is because I almost always I feel on top of my game, confident and comfortable.  However, I still get the occasional panic attack and I am still learning how to best handle them, naturally.  Although they are occasional, they greatly affect my rating as I feel they weight heavily on my health. 

Psychological Goal: to stabilize my psychological state as much as possible and remember that it is affected by so many things (such as other people in my life and how much I have slept) so that I can weigh the changes accordingly.

Action: Finish watching “What the Bleep do we Know?!” because it helps calm my mind by seeing how complicated we are and how I am not meant to understand it all.  Also, I want to be there more for my family, friends, patients and coworkers to be able to be strong and supportive and a source of positive energy in their lives.

Have you ever done this kind of self-check?  If yes, how did it work?  If no, why not?  Would you like to try?  What are your thoughts when reading this?  Do you feel "health" is focused evenly on all the aspects of health?  Why?

Peace~