Unit 3

On a scale of 1-10 regarding my level of wellness in my physical life, my spiritual life and my psychological life I give myself a 7,7,8. It is strange to try to place a numerical value on these areas of self, but I think it is interesting and worthwhile to pay attention to where I am and where I want to be. Physically, I have room for improvement. I had my third child 8 months ago and although I workout at the gym 2-3 times a week and am on my feet for 12 hour shifts in the ER, I have room for improving my physical self through a stricter diet and more water! Spiritually, I feel like I have a pretty good grasp on what moves me and what I believe in. I have room to grow spiritually as well and think I could spend more time tuning in and centering myself through activities like meditation and reflection. I also think writing would be a beneficial exercise. Psychologically I feel like I am doing pretty well. My job is taxing and stressful, I sometimes feel anxious, I think that is due to the amount of stress I have in my life. Finding ways to have an outlet on a regular basis doing things like exercise, reflective writing and meditation again would be beneficial. I am finding that all of these areas are intertwined and one helps out the other.

The exercise this week "The Crime of the Century" I liked much more than last week's exercise. I really liked the use of color in the meditation. I found it much more relaxing and easier to fully engage. I think this is an exercise I would use again.

Unit 2 Relax!

Hello all, this is my first experience with blog use. I'll give it a try! After listening to this unit's relaxation journey exercise I was reminded how important it is to simply sit, still yourself mind nd body and attempt to relax. Just breathe and be. The journey recording itself became a bit too wordy and scientific for me, but I enjoyed the general idea behind it and the way I was reminded that I am in control of my physical body. I can control the way I deal with stress. It is important to take time for simply myself. I am a busy full-time working ER nurse, a mother to three amazing boys and a wife. It is easy to lose sight of treating myself to a few moments of mediation and relaxation. This weeks course work and reading was interesting. I am going to try to align my mind and body for better health! I work out at the gym and my job is very physical (both mind and body), but I need to try to incorporate better relaxation, mediation into my routine.