Introduction: Why is it important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically? What areas do you need to develop to achieve the goals you have for yourself?

            It is important because for any professional in a career they should incorporate what they do for a living into their own lives. I am a personal trainer and I practice what I preach. Being fit and mentally sound gives me the confidence to guide my clients into the direction of being fit and healthy. I see myself as an example to be physically and mentally fit because my clients look up to me. If I was overweight and out of shape people would not take me serious. I think reading text books on integral health is a great start, but until you practice it you will never human flourishing.

            For me I need to find balance for all three. I am physically fit and that seems to overpower me psychological and spiritually. I find myself focusing on those two areas last. I have started to meditate which has helped me find some inner peace when I find myself stressed.

 

 

 

 

Assessment:
How have you assessed your health in each domain? How do you score your wellness spiritually, physically, and psychologically?

            I have assessed my health in each domain by thinking about what areas in my life I need to improve on and the changes I want to make. I have always felt as long as I am still learning there is room for improvement. It is good to have balance of all three. I would score my spiritually at a 6 because I haven’t spent a lot of time focusing on this area of my life. When I think about it I will pray but I need to be more consistent. When it comes to psychological I would score myself at a 7 because I do practice meditating and breathing techniques to help calm my thoughts when I am stressed. My physical area of wellness would be a 10. Only because my life has always revolved around eating and being fit. I have always felt that if I am physically fit then my mind will be fit also. But I am learning that the two are separate and I have to focus on them separately. I a lot of practice and learning to go to reach long term flourishing.

           

 

 

Goal development:
List at least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological (mental health) and Spiritual

            My goal for my physical wellness and psychological wellness is to train my body and mind to prepare to run an ultra-race. The race would consist of running 40 miles in under 7 hours is my goal. I know I can train all day but if my mind is not in it then I will hit the wall. My spiritual wellness would be to pray more on a daily basis and make it a habit.

 

Practices for personal health:
What strategies can you implement to foster growth in each of the following domains; Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual. Provide at least two examples of exercises or practices in each domain. Explain how you will implement each example.

            To foster growth on physical wellness I would implement a new exercise technique at least once a week I would branch out and try something new. I run every day and do boot camps so I would like to start using different muscle. I want to implement vitamins into my diet. I would always start but then I would forget to take them and then fall off track.

            Psychological wellness I feel there will always be room for improvement. Subtle mind practice is something I would like to keep practicing until I can get it down and feel comfortable doing it. A lot of the time it is hard to let my mind relax and forget about my thoughts. The transforming exercise I really enjoy and plan on doing from here on out. The transforming exercise made me feel empowered. Both of these exercises I will practice so they will come natural like meditating.

            Spiritual wellness I would like to get back into church and give back to the community. I have always had this calmness when I would attend church and that feeling would stay with me all day. I plan on helping out and giving back to my community that has been so generous to me. I want to give back and help those who are not so fortunate.

 

 

 

Commitment:
How will you assess your progress or lack of progress in the next six months? What strategies can you use to assist in maintaining your long-term practices for health and wellness?

            I have a good plan set in front of me and as long as I stay focused and not get caught up in the day to day stressors I will be successful. I have already started my training for the ultra-run so that plan is in motion. My psychological wellness will far be my toughest to stay on top of, but as long as I manage my time I will be able to fit it in. My spiritual wellness will be easy to incorporate because I know I need this in order to have a fulfilling life.