Project 9

1.            Introduction: 
Why is it important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically? What areas do you need to develop to achieve the goals you have for yourself?

It is important for health and wellness professionals to develop mentally, physically, and spiritually because these are the three main keys to developing and growing into wellness. You need to develop these important aspects of life to become more whole and achieve better wellness. After achieving these aspects teaching others will be easier to do and help them understand better as well.

Personally I need to achieve better in all aspects. I think there is always something to learn and can be better than what it is now.

2.            Assessment: 
How have you assessed your health in each domain? How do you score your wellness spiritually, physically, and psychologically?

I have assessed my health in each domain mentally, physically, and spiritually. I do this by keeping a record of things I do each day and how it makes me feel physically, mentally, and spiritually. On a scale of 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) I rate myself in the following 3 aspects:

Physically- 7. I rate myself a 7 because I feel like I am active person, I love to be outside or at the gym whenever I have a chance. I take care of my body and use a lot of natural remedies for staying healthy.

Mentally- 6. I believe I can do better with more time practicing integral health. Thinking positive and practicing loving-kindness exercises have taught me that I have a lot of growing to do, but I am doing a good job so far.

Spiritually- 7. After losing my grandma while taking creative wellness I learned being spiritual is very important during the mourning process. Using different ways of thinking has really helped my family become much closer.

3.            Goal development: 
List at least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological (mental health) and Spiritual.

Physical- a goal for my physical development would be to make it a habit of working out at least once a week. Having a time scheduled would help me to become more fit and also increase my activity level.

Psychological- a goal I have set for myself psychologically is to practice loving-kindness. For a while I was stuck in a negative attitude and after thinking more positively I have felt much more open and wiser.

Spiritual- my goal is to continue going to church and pray. I have learned that praying makes me feel good and it also makes me feel like I think more positively. 

4.            Practices for personal health: 
What strategies can you implement to foster growth in each of the following domains; Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual. Provide at least two examples of exercises or practices in each domain. Explain how you will implement each example.

Physical- increased activity and taking care of my body. I can increase my activity by scheduling a time to go to the gym every week to become stronger and have more endurance. I can take better care of my body by visiting CAM professionals as well as traditional doctors. I interned on seeing an herbalist as well as going to a chiropractor to keep myself well.

Psychological- practicing calming my mind, and loving-kindness. To calm my mind I can practicing meditating on a daily basis this will help me put my mind at ease for a few moments be more observant.

Saying out loud a few positive sentences can promote loving-kindness. I can do this daily before going to work or after a stressful situation.  

Spiritual- praying and listening exercises. I have experienced a lot of positive feelings from praying and I plan on praying whenever I feel I need to, for myself, for loved ones, and for anyone I feel needs positive energy. I can also continue practicing the listening exercises to become more experienced with spiritual growth through visualization exercises.  

5.              5.       Commitment: 
How will you assess your progress or lack of progress in the next six months? What strategies can you use to assist in maintaining your long-term practices for health and wellness?

Strategies that can help me maintain my long-term health and wellness are keeping a diary of things I have practiced, how I felt doing them and continue to grow and learn about other ways of staying positive. I assess my progress by reflecting daily and taking notice to if it has changed myself or if it had helped others in some way.