on the right path

Based on my honest reflections, I am far from my goal of optimal wellbeing.

On a scale of 1 to 10 I rate myself as follows:

Physical Wellbeing – 5

I have a lot of work in this area.  I am on the right path.  3 years ago I weighed in at 105 pounds overweight – morbid obesity.  Although I have lost 55 pounds to date  - I am still considered obese.  I feel 100% better – take much better care of myself – have improved my diet – but I know I am far from my goal of being a healthy weight.    I suffered from a fractured L5 and two ruptured discs as well as a myriad of other ailments.  In the past year – my pain is minimal and I listen to my body.  I still know that this is a life long journey for me to achieve physical wellness.

Spirit Wellbeing – 3

I am an infant on the path to spiritual wellbeing.  I have just begun to study Buddhism and this is helping me to become a more spiritually enlightenend being.  I work at this daily – it is hard sometimes to keep faith and not fall into old patterns.  The religion I was raised in contradicted my beliefs and I rebelled for years.

Psychological Wellbeing – 7

I have grown leaps and bounds in the past  two years.  I went through a critical period of time and my psyche was damaged beyond recognition.  I am finally starting to feel like myself – comfortable in my own skin. Connecting to people close to me – setting boundaries.  I suffer from PTSD and I have new ways to cope with it.  This past year I “came out” as a victim of sexual assault and have sat on a panel to help advocates understand victims.  This has been quite empowering.  I am still a work in progress but I am feeling shiny and new again.  My self-esteem is almost there – but I am more forgiving with myself when I mis-step.

   Develop a goal for yourself in each area (physical, spiritual, psychological).

Physical Wellbeing Goal – Get a minimum of 7 hours of sleep per night.  The sleep deficit directly impacts my workout, my outlook and my eating habits.

Spiritual Wellbeing Goal – Seek out guidance in others.  My journey so far has been solitary and it is important to open up to others for guidance.

Psychological Wellbeing Goals – Allow myself to be vulnerable – ask for help – I don’t have to go through things alone.

The exercise "The Crime of the Century" felt kind of silly - his voice is really annoying.  It's one of the reasons some people think of holistic wellness as quackery.  I know this not to be true - but nonetheless  - this was a waste of time for me.  Very melodramatic