1. I rate my physical well-being as a 3, because I have post-baby weight I want to lose. Also, I had pre-eclampsia during my last pregnancy and it doesn't want to seem to leave me. I am still battling blood pressure issues. I have also been suffering from more frequent asthma attacks. I never used to have asthma, now I seem to have it all of the time.
I rate my spiritual well-being as a 5, because I feel that I have had a spiritual breakthrough. For years I struggled with certain religious issues. Being born and raised into a strict Catholic family did not allow me the opportunity to discover or explore the answers to these questions. I have since denounced myself as a Catholic and I now have my own version of religion that I practice. I have gotten so many answers to so many questions that I feel as if my eyes are open and my heart is lighter because these were things that I felt lied to about all of my life. So, all in all, my spiritual well-being is doing better than the rest of me.
I rate my psychological well-being as a 4, because I have too many things going on on a personal level that I don't know how to handle them all. I don't have a job. I am trying to finish school. I have no social support system at all. I have too much stress and I don't get enough sleep. If I could just take two days and sleep and not have to worry about classes or kids or homework or anything I think I would feel much better. I keep thinking of the old Calgon commercial with the woman standing in the middle of the room with so much going on around her and she raises her hands and says, "Calgon, take me away!" That is what I want to happen to me.
2. I will start my lifestyle change (diet) on February 1st and by June 1st I will have reached my weight goal.
I will continue to explore and discover the answers to all of my unanswered questions regarding religion.
I will start blocking out all of the unnecessary information around me and concentrate solely on that which is truly important.
3. I will begin jumping rope, walking, and using a elliptical machine to help achieve my weight goals.
I will read more books and search the Internet to find verification of my findings.
I will use deep breathing exercise techniques and relaxation exercises to keep myself grounded in the moment.
4. Will post 'The Crime of the Century' exercise tomorrow.
Hi Maria,
ReplyDeleteWhat might also help for your psychological well-being are journaling and a time management tool to prioritize your activities.
Although I have a husband and a close friend that I can talk to about almost anything under the sun, there are emotions that are sometimes difficult to convey. I find it easier to write about it.
In prioritizing chores or tasks, I always remember the example given by Stephen Covey (if I am not mistaken) about putting the big rocks first in a jar/glass in order to fit them in, then add the rest like the sand etc. in it. Does that make sense to you?
Hey Maria,
ReplyDeleteEverything Melow said above is great advice. You have the tools and you know how to use them. Now, take a deep breath and start one at a time. Intentional thoughts and actions will help guide you.
I can only speak for myself here but you've got this blog to journal and reach out to the support that's here for you; me.
Hi Maria - I am anxious to read your post based on your experience with the recording. The reason I say this is because asthma, on a holistic level, is often related to the heart chakra - feelings of love, for self, for others, often responsibility for taking care of everyone and everything around you - kind of like being smothered in responsibilities. You may find that adding an affirmation in the morning - just before you get out of bed - like: My heart is open, love and support surrounds me all through the day.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Mary