Greetings Everyone!
I have to say that unit 3 seems so long ago, but at the same time this semester flew by for me. When I signed up for this class I thought that it would be interesting and that I might learn a few things to help me with my career goals. Wow am I blown away by what this class has taught me! I don't know why it took me so long to realize that I'm the only one who can be responsible for my well-being on every level. I can honestly say I feel that I have taken this challenge to better myself and have already felt the benefits in just a few short weeks. Not to sound like an infomercial, but I really feel like a new me.
At first glance I rated my physical health at a 6, my spiritual health at a 5, and my psychological heath at a 5 also. At this point I have made significant improvements and now would rate my physical as an 8. I work out at least 4 times each week and spend time outside every day rain or shine. The working out in combo with my meditations and just overall intention to look at things from a more positive perspective has also raised my psychological health rating up to a 8. This one to me is the most obvious change that I and those around me have seen. I feel happy now most of the time and that has not always been the case throughout my life. As I've said before I struggle with the spiritual side of myself, but have chosen to use my relationship with nature to foster this aspect. I have felt a slight improvement in this area so I'll rate myself as a 7. I feel that I have been pretty diligent to actually work toward improving these aspects in my life and have stuck to my practices. Really it is the only way to make this work...You have to work on yourself.
Many of you have read that I feel like I have a secret now :-) and I feel this is going to be a great tool for me to help my clients even more on their own journey. However I realize that people are going to fight me on taking responsibility for how they feel and behave, but I know that it can be done now. I was one that took a long time to get the message so I know I will see some struggles.
Overall this entire course has been a great experience. I have to say that I have never had a professor that was so encouraging and supportive. With an online learning environment like this on it is important to feel a connection to the class and with this one I really did. My hamsters and I are so much happier and calmer now and that is truly a gift!
THANK YOU!
Lauren Wright
You don't sound like an informercial! In fact, I completely understand where you are coming from. It feels as if a light has been turned on and you want to shine it. I understand what it feels like to take the steps towards having your well-being reflect who you are and taking ownership of that. It is not a small feat and it does take you feeling you can connect with that in order to allow that light to shine. I am glad this space has provided that for you because it has been great reading your posts and connect with all that you have shared! Thanks so much for sharing!
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