Hi Everyone,
I normally would rate my physical wellbeing at about a 7 or 8 because since my surgery and treatments I haven't felt like a 10 in almost two years. It seems when I was on the top of my game and in the best shape of my life, I received a curve ball and got really sick. So it has been a long road to recovery with multiple treatments and drugs that have left me feeling worse sometimes than before I started treatment. I have really been trying to push myself to get back on track by cleaning up my diet, exercising regularly and taking natural supplements etc. I actually met with my doctor this past Tuesday and explained to her that I wanted to do a natural treatment plan and abandon all drugs because the side effects have really taken away from the quality of my life. So my physical wellbeing is not where it should be but I am trying to make the changes to get back to my old self. My spiritual well being is probably an 8 or 9 because I do have a strong belief in a higher power and I notice all the little coincidences around me. I always seem to get an answer to a question that has been on mind or think of someone I haven't spoken to and get a phone call from them. I do believe that energy never dies it just transforms and I also have a strong belief that we really aren't alone and have guides that help us along the way. My psychological wellbeing is probably the same as 7 or 8 because I really need to learn how to deal with stress because although I think I am dealing with it my body has been getting sick, chest pains etc which means I am not. In areas of relationships etc I am very healthy psychologically, I have no codependency problems or transference issues and I have learned to feel secure in myself as I have gotten older.
My goal physically is to just get healthy and lose the weight I gained from the medications I was on. I am already on a specific diet plan and exercise because I started with a new personal trainer over a month a ago. Spiritually I would love to learn how to use my sixth sense more and intuitiveness, it may sound weird but I feel less connected being on all the medications I'm on. I want to develop a routine where I allow some quiet and down time for myself daily. My psychological goal is to find a new job because I am completely miserable there and it's not a healthy environment to spend over 40 hours a week in. Our new president is a bit of a type A personality and a control freak with no EQ and he sets the tone for the entire office. We aren't aloud to speak to each other, they monitor how long we take bathroom breaks, we can't use our cell phones, or access the internet so we have no outlets for a mental break during the day. It is like being in a prison camp and it is not healthy psychologically. I thought I could stay here until I was done with school but I don't think I can. I know the economy is bad but I am actively looking for something else. I have been there 6 years and I think it took 12 years off my life and I know with getting sick that the psychological effects of this place are tapping into my physical wellbeing. So I have updated resume and have been monster.com searching for a new start.
I really liked the relaxation exercise this week with the colors and I could almost feel the warmth from each color. I think there is a lot to say for being connected to yourself and the world around you. I liked how calm and balanced I felt afterwards.
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Kristin-
ReplyDeletePerhaps your psychological well being is a little higher than you gave yourself credit for- knowing what is and what isn't working for you and planning a way to make changes puts you on the path towards success.
Medicine can affect us in so many ways. There are not many medications I will take because I always feel the side effects are worse than the illness the medication is supposed to treat.
I wish you much success in your plans and goals.
Stacy
Awe thanks Stacy I wish you the best of luck also. This year has been a big year of changes for me and a lot of reality checks but all good in the end because I am learning a lot about myself these days and change is good : )
ReplyDeleteHi Kristin,
ReplyDeleteWow, you are just another reminder of how much our mind is our body. There is that word again, "STRESS", if everyone could just get a handle on it, we would be so much better off. It sounds to me like you are on the right track. I have also come to a new realization lately and that is that I am particularly more stressed than before, I have a very short fuse, and when you are dealing with the dramatics of a 16 year old daughter, a very hyper 6 year old boy and an extremely busy and talkative 2 year old girl, the last thing you need is to have a short fuse!! I used to take L-Theanine and 5HTP, these are supplements that help with stress. I recently stopped taking them and have definitely seen a difference. I just got back on them yesterday and am looking forward to their works of wonder!! I will let you know how they work this time around. Good luck, Jenny