Unit 9 Continuing the Path...

Well we have finally reached the end of class but the can continue with the practiice of Human Flourishing.

Health professionals have the opportunity to be “the healer” which is the key to evolution and fulfillment of the integral healing process (Dacher). We must begin with our own life by exploring the inner aspects. If we continue practicing we can develop more knowledge to share with others. Each person is different and in order to help someone else we must first have an understanding of the the process so that we can counsel and guide others. One size does not fit all however, the more we practice the more we can teach at all levels to achieve inner health.

I work in a call center and I am the health and wellness generalist. We have an employee assistance program which I highly promote to my employees to utilize however; I have been able to share pieces of this class such as mental fitness, meditation, yoga, calm-abiding etc. I have received great feedback from the people I meet with and I always follow up with them a few days later to find that they have taken my advice. I will re-read the Dacher book as I think the second read I will learn more.

I would rate my physical well-being a 9, my spiritual well-being would be a 7 and my psychological well-being would be an 8. I know all the benefits of each of these, the challenge that I currently face is lack of time.  I need to exercise daily, plan my meals and get back into church.  Time is the ultimate barrier for me right now.

My goals would include:

1. Physical well-being – get back into exercising every day and eat healthy and less holiday foodfast food, plan my meals so that I know what I am eating.
2. Spiritual well-being – get back into a schedule for church on either Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings and also utilize mediation exercises, I think I will also read Integral Health again.
3. Physiological – relax more, getting back into yoga, or meditation.

There are several strategies that I can use, first I need to identify what is the barrier in order for me to succeed.  First and foremost I need to be dedicated and committed. Time is the barrier therefore I need to prioritize and make time for this just like I brush my teeth (daily). I am scheduling 30 minutes of treadmill time 30 minutes prior to workout. I am starting to plan all my meals; Sundays have been dedicated to homework and cooking for the entire week. I have eliminated the junk food and just don’t buy it and I have purchased food or snacks that are in 100 calorie packages. I am going to start going to church on Saturday afternoons so that it does not interfere with my weekend cardio time.  I am also going to start going to yoga meditation classes this will help me with my breathing techniques and practices.  While I am at work, I will take two 15min walking breaks to clear my head and get in the habit of this. I think the last thing is to post reminders on 3X5 cards so that this is a constant reminder. I have also created reminders on my phone to help me remember to practice.

To assess my progress, first I will create a calendar and schedule my events and my foods, then checkmark the times that I do any of the scheduled events. I will also take time to re read the Integral Health book!
- Lil