Week 10

1. Review your unit 3 personal assessment of your psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being. Reflect on these areas . How did you score yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 in unit 3? How do you score yourself now? Has the score changed? Why or why not?

The scores have all gone up 3-4 points. I feel a lot more positive since getting into the habit of meditating is essential to my well being. I know that now.

1. Review the goals and activities you set for yourself in each area. Have you made progress toward the goals? Explain.

I have not tried the physical exercise meditation because honestly, I'm dreading it. But, other than that, I have tried all of the others.

1. Have you implemented the activities you chose for your well-being in each of the three areas? Explain.

My physical well being feels a little better as I keep growing (literally) towards the due date of my new baby. I have been doing physical exercise intentionally and being mindful of what I eat. This makes all the difference in how I feel about myself and see myself in the mirror.

Spiritual well being is probably a little better but I have not done much to improve this area, honestly.

Psychological well being has gone up definitely. I took a vacation away from my spouse and I think that really gave us a good break to appreciate each other for who we are.

1. Summarize your personal experience throughout this course. Have you developed improved well-being? What has been rewarding? What has been difficult? How will this experience improve your ability to assist others?

I do have improved well being from the meditation/loving kindness/awareness exercises. However, I did find the text books to be VERY dry and I had a really hard time getting into them. I read a lot of new age and self help books but these were quite boring to me.