Unit 4

Loving Kindness

Hi!

In my last blog I talked about how I was unsure of how to become a more spiritual person and after doing this exercise I felt as if this could lead me in that direction. It was different in that I was sending or wishing others thoughts of happiness and health opposite to the approach that I was used to as a child, rather than asking a higher power I was doing it myself. I would like to make more time to do mental workouts such as these, it gets me back in touch with myself and others and keeps me from putting things on the back burner.

Unit 3

Reflections of my well-being

Hello All!

After reflecting on myself and my well-being, I would say that my spiritual well-being is at a 5(?), I was raised in a catholic family but as I’ve grown, I tend to struggle with religions. I practice being happy and making others happy. I’m not sure how to go about becoming more spiritual aside from following what I believe to be positive morals and beliefs that I hold for myself.

My physical well-being I would rate at an 8. I am very conscious of what I eat, I am vegetarian and eat as organic as possible, no processed/packaged foods. I run a few times a week but I know I can do more, I am at a healthy weight according to my height (5’2, 104 lbs.) My goal is to do a bit of strength training in addition to cardio.

My psychological well-being is an 8. I am a very optimistic person and am happy for the most part. I (I won the smiley face award where I work!) I handle stress pretty well and avoid conflict at all costs. I am an analytical thinker as well. I do however, struggle when it comes to being upset or having my feelings hurt, it can sometimes take a bit to get past the hurt but I won’t let it take control. I practice yoga and feel that it helps in many aspects. I goal I would like to work towards is doing different types of meditation aside from yoga.

I found the relaxation technique this week to be a bit harder in the visualization aspect of the exercise so my mind wandered much more. Toward the end I didn’t have to redirect as much and found concentration becoming easier. I was not as relaxed in the end as I would’ve hoped to be but I think I just need more practice and it will come.

Unit 2

Hello Everyone!

My first attempt at this relaxation technique last night was unsuccessful... I fell asleep! So I guess that means it worked? (: I tried again today and found it to be very relaxing and enjoyable. I have done these several times before in a stress management class and was always super excited for it.

Maria