Reflections

Hello everyone!  This week has flown by!  I don't like the weeks to fly by in the summer; I want them to last.

For a school assignment, I am reflecting on my level of wellness.  Physically, I would give myself a 5.  Spiritually, I would give myself a 7.  Psychologically, I give myself an 8.  Physically, I could do much more to improve my overall health.  Spiritually, I am forever striving to know God better.  I feel like I am always in a state of learning something.  Psychologically, I am in a pretty good place.

Physically, my goal is to exercise regularly, at least 3 days a week, for an hour each time.  I also need to eat better.  I have improved greatly in what I eat, but there is always room for more improvement.  Spiritually, my goal is to have a quiet time at least 5 days a week.  I want to really dig deep into the Bible.  Psychologically, my goal is to have inner peace and acceptance of myself, and to appreciate my family for who they are, and not the way I want them to be.

To reach my physical goal, I just need to make myself do it.  I have the exercise equipment at home, and a great workout program on DVD, and I have to motivate myself to take my behind upstairs and do it.  My motivation is to feel better and stronger.  Spiritually, I have been taking the time a few days a week to have a quiet time, but I need to be more habitual in it.  I need to get up earlier in the morning so that I have the time to do it.  That goes for exercising as well.  Psychologically, I really need prayer to help me deal with any issues that I have.  I do pray alot.  I need to focus on the great things about my family, and not dwell on the negative.

I did not find the relaxation exercise beneficial.  I typically do not find any of the relaxation exercises very relaxing.  It is hard for me to stay completely focused on what the guide is saying, and to completely relax my body.  I can completely relax at times, but these exercises do not help me to do that.  Maybe it's because I feel like I am having to think too much about what he is saying; to follow directions.  I just want to clear my mind and listen to the sounds of nature.

Relaxation

Hello everyone!  Welcome to my blog!  I pray that each of you reading this is having an amazing week, with the best yet to come!

When I did the relaxation exercise this past week, it was very late at night, and I was very tired.  It was really easy for me to relax because I felt like falling asleep.  Normally, it is difficult for me to relax during an exercise, because I have a difficult time tuning the world out.  I feel like I can't fully relax.  So maybe for me, the key to being able to relax is to already be tired. 

I am really excited to do this blog.  I think it will be a wonderful process of getting my thoughts out.

My Boys