Based on my
self-reflection of my personal levels of wellness and on a scale of 1-10 (ten
being optimal well-being), I would score my strengths and needs, along with
specific goals for each area, as the following:
A)
Physical well-being: 7.5. This number is due to the
fact that I walk at least an hour everyday and 3 times out of the week complete yoga sessions,
but I do not participate in strenuous cardio or aerobic exercises. I am in shape, plan healthy meals, and am well within the body mass index requirements for my height. However, I know this
is something that I need to employ and I am working toward incorporating it
into my daily routine. My goal in this area is to add cardio slowly to my
routine starting with once a week and then moving into workouts that are 3-5
times a week. Mixture of workouts such as Insanity, Hip Hop Abs, Biggest Loser videos,
Zumba classes, and running trails outside will all be part of the exercises that
assist me in moving toward this goal.
B)
Spiritual well-being: 8. I believe everything has a purpose, that accepting and
growing from what life throws your way will aid in building character, that
taking time to reflect will help me resolve my life’s issues, and that making
time to spend alone and find inner peace is important. I think spirituality pertains to
ones empowerment
and realization that even though they have issues, stressors, and challenges,
they are not defined by those circumstances and I think religion is the relationship one has
with God. Although I believe in both and
that there is a higher power looking over us, I do not think they should be
interchangeable. Sometimes I have brief periods of disbelief and low points in
my life that I know can be altered by experiencing more positive spiritual and
religious wellness. My goal in this area is to maintain a balance and control
over my life along with finding my purpose in this world. I know time will help
with these elements that I wish to pursue but I think that incorporating some
spiritual guidance classes or more of the relaxation exercises performed in
this class at the very least once or twice a week will assist me in moving in
the direction of a higher level of inner spirituality.
C) Psychological
well-being: 9. This area is challenged everyday
with school assignments and daily work activities, but overall I would say that
I am extremely happy and satisfied with my life. I experience positive emotions
all throughout the day thanks to close family, loved ones and friends around
me. I have a positive outlook on life, I accept myself for who I am and feel that
every day my personal growth is developing to higher levels. I do constantly
evaluate my situation and judgments which occasionally can result in an off day
but mostly I enjoy my perception on life. I gave myself a 9 because I feel that
there is always room for improvement. My goal in this area is to never settle
for what I already have because if I continue to strive for higher levels of psychological
well-being I have the potential to receive a higher income, perform better at
my job and increase my life satisfaction and happiness. A few activities that I
can implement into my life to help with this is to read books to expand my
knowledge, perform brain training activities to strengthen my brain, grow and maintain
intimate, loving, caring relationships with others close to me, increase my autonomy by doing new things on my own, embracing my personal values, and lastly
I can have a sense of mastery in my environment by completing this class and receiving my Bachelor's degree by
graduating from Kaplan in January of 2014.
