UNIT 3 - WELLBEING RATING

On a scale of 1 to 10 my PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING is 7 – I’ve come a long way during the last 5 years. I’ve learned to forgive others and myself for the mistakes we sometimes make, and I’ve been able to let go of the past and the things I have no control over. Moreover, I’ve learned to enjoy my present and have hopes for the future, but I still have some emotional issues I need to deal with. For instance, my relationship with my mother and two of my siblings is not optimal and although I don’t let it bother me, I must admit that my heart doesn’t feel complete without the family everyone longs for. Unfortunately, the situation makes it very difficult and complicated so I have to accept the status quo because I have no other choice.

On a scale of 1 to 10 my PHYSICAL WELLBEING rate is 8 – I eat very well, but I should exercise more and use stress relief techniques more often. Maintaining and ideal weight through good nutrition is great, but wellness doesn’t only involve aesthetics. Thus, I should incorporate more physical activity in my daily routine and take time to relax as well.

On a scale of 1 to 10 my SPIRITUAL WELLBEING rate is 10 – I have a VERY close relationship with God and my faith makes me feel fulfilled and complete when it comes to spirituality.         

I want to improve in these aspects and my goals include engaging in more physical activity, making more time for myself to relax, and coming into terms with the family issues I am experiencing. In order to accomplish these goals I need to make a plan to move toward each goal.

PHYSICAL WELLBEING – In order to make time to exercise more, I need to get up earlier to exercise for at least 30 minutes every day and include a routine that incorporates the five elements of fitness. “Whether you create your own fitness training program or enlist the help of a personal trainer, make aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, stretching, core exercise and balance training part of your overall exercise plan. It isn't necessary to fit each of the five elements into every fitness session, but factoring them into your regular routine can help you promote fitness for life” (Mayo Clinic, 2009). Thus, I need to create a program that integrates all of these elements and make sure I make them part of my routine.   

PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING – I need to come into terms with the problems I am having with my family and I was thinking seeking professional advice to accomplish that because I haven’t been able to do so on my own.

Gaby


Reference

Mayo Clinic (2009). Fitness training: 5 elements of a rounded routine. Retrieved from: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness-training/HQ01305