It
is important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically,
spiritually and physically because if a professional is not properly developed then
how can they possibly help people in those three fields without helping themselves
first. Holistic and Integral heath in my opinion should only be practiced by
people who take the practices seriously and also those who practice them on a
regular basis. I have been a work in progress for quite some time now and I
feel I have been succeeding in many areas and I notice where I need to keep
working on. I have been working on myself physically for years I have become a
addict to a healthy lifestyle and I can train people with conviction in this
area because I practice every word I preach and I will never have someone do
something I myself am unwilling to do.
However I have been finding ways to meditate and work on my inner self
as well which for me has not been easy but I will not give up. As for spiritually
I was not working on my spirituality for a long time and my life always seemed
out of whack but I made the decision on November 25, 2012 to get my life in
order. I personally do not believe in
religion so to speak but I do however believe in a relationship with God our
creator I am a Christian and believe that the realization of this has helped me
develop spiritually and I continue to be a work in progress but there is always
room for growth and with this new found faith I can help others grow as well.
And lastly I have been working on the part I think I need the most work on and
that is psychologically I need to control mind and emotions and sometimes when
things get overwhelming I let my emotions take over and if I am meant to help
others control their emotions I need to control mine. It is all about mind,
body and spirit.
My
spiritual health is a work in progress and has been getting stronger the more I
practice and cultivate my spiritual relationship. Physically I have not been
stronger in my life but I am learning that it is not just physical strength
where I have grown but it also my belief that I can do anything I put my mind
to. For example I set out a goal to leg press 600 pounds by the end of 2013 I
believed so hard that I could do this I hit 645 pounds and it was pretty easy
therefore my newest goal is to hit 700 pounds for reps. Mind over matter and
anything is possible. As
I stated in my earlier blog my emotional development is what I must work on
most and it is also the area I need healing in. I tend to be more reactive and
also make some decisions based more on emotion than anything else. Some of the
major things I would have to do to get this going are to take inventory of my
life in all areas and then the process can truly begin.
Goals
Physical:
I would like to be able to do pull ups at least 1 unassisted; I plan on
squatting 200 pounds and leg pressing 700 pounds and have a tight tummy by the
end of the year.
Psychological
(mental health): I know that my biggest issue is forgiveness and patience and I
will have to work on this and it is not something that happens over night.
Spiritual:
Most importantly I have grown to build a relationship with God and developing
my beliefs have made me look at life in such a different light and since then I
have found some peace in my everyday life. Although it’s like any other
relationship and it takes work but it also take s being open to whatever
emotions may come and learning to deal with them.
Commitment
is a big word and most often people ignore the meaning and in today’s society
it is rare to meet people who have made commitments and stuck to them. I have
set my goals and my family including my children will hold me accountable because
they are my reason why to succeed with all that I have planned. My workout
partner is my amazing husband and he keeps me on track when I begin to fall
off. I have dream boards so that my goals face me daily and deadlines or
completion dates. I will also reward myself for each achievement and at the
same time I am aware I will grow and in the end become a better person all the
way around.
