Final Project Unit 9

 It is important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically because this allows them to be taken more seriously as a provider. If they are unsure of what they are talking about then they will lose their clientele. I believe I need to develop all areas to achieve necessary goals. I have let my physical appearance go since I had my children and my psychological heath is lacking. I was also raised in a nonreligious home so my understanding of spirituality is limited. 

I have assessed my health in each area on a scale of one to ten. I would rank my physical wellness as a six because I have let myself go a little bit. With two children and taking eighteen credit hours in school I have very little time to focus on myself physically. I am capable of running and playing with my oldest son so whereas I know I could be in better shape I also know I could be in worse as well.  My psychological health would be a six as well because I have severe anxiety attacks and have not learned how to control them yet. I am in the process of working with someone to get them under control and take total control of my life. When I have accomplished this I would change my ranking from a six to an eight.  Lastly, my spirituality would be a two. As a child I was raised that we do not talk about religion it is rude. I am thirty years old and to this day I have no idea what my parents view on religion and spirituality is. I went to church as a small child and was even baptized because my grandmother wanted me to be. As soon as I was old enough to make my own choice I decided I did not want to go to church and never looked back.  Now due to my lack of understanding and lack of being able to discuss religion and spirituality that side of me is very underdeveloped. I have been talking to my in-laws about going to church. Even if I do not believe what they believe I would like to have a better understanding of religion.

One goal I would like to have for myself physically is next April when my youngest son turns one I would like to be able to run a mile without getting winded. My goal for myself psychologically is to be able to go one week without an anxiety attack. I know this is going to be very difficult but I do believe it is an attainable goal even if it takes a year to achieve. Lastly, I would like to attend different churches and read the bible over the course of a year. I would like to be able to relate to clients spiritual side instead of looking at them blankly.

For my physical health I can simply ride my bike or go hiking in the woods with my family. I really enjoy activities that involve the whole family. It is very rare for me to actually get out of my house but when I do I enjoy going to the gym and spending thirty minutes or so on the elliptical and then using free weights for another thirty. For my psychological health I can do exercises such as the ones we used for class or others I find on my own. I can also continue talking to a professional. For my spiritual health I can attend church and set up meetings with a pastor to answer my questions since I was raised in such a sheltered manner. I could also read books to learn more about spirituality.

            I can assess my progress physically by using a scale and tape measure. I can also assess it simply by putting on a pair of sneakers and taking a job. If I am making progress the running should get easier. For my psychological assessment I can gauge that on how much time passes between anxiety attacks and how my normal triggers make me feel. If the feelings are greater or the same then I know I making no progress at all. As for spirituality, I do not think my religious beliefs are going to change but my understanding will. If I am able to feel less awkward around people discussing religion and also go to a church service and understand it then I will know I am making progress.