Hello everyone hope all is well! I can not believe this class is almost over!
Since unit three I have noticed an improvement in all areas of my development. Spiritually I have have opened so many doors. I have been exploring different cultures and their beliefs only to fine a deeper understanding of myself and others. Physically I am stronger than ever before and notice significant improvement in my fitness level. I was amazed that while on my spiritual journey how much better and stronger I feel physically.
My assessment numbers from unit 3 are considerably higher in all areas. I can only thank Dr. Aguilar and my classmates for their continued support.
Shawna
Friday, May 27, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Project Unit 9
Unit 9 already! I was not quite sure how to attach my project so I copy and pasted it. I have enjoyed each and everyone of my classmates and have gained a great deal of knowledge from this class.
Thank you,
Shawna
Unit 9 Project
Introduction-It is important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually, and physically because we deal with human beings as our clients. In order for my client to benefit from my teachings I myself have to have something to offer. I offer growth and education for my clients but if I am not growing myself in my own path of life I will in a sense remain stagnant. The constant evolution of the human spirit amazes and as we grow and change so do the lives of our client because we have new exciting concepts to offer them. In my own development I would say spirituality is where I need to grow. I do have a good sense of belief and a definite belief system, however the spiritual peace lacks for me. I have enrolled in several spirituality classes that focus on inner peace and joy. These classes provide readings, meditation and fitness combined for a well rounded effect.
Assessment- How I have assessed myself in each domain has been by tracking my daily life by journaling. I log every day the progress or lack of in every area of my life. Evaluating my life in each area for me has to be seen on paper to really affect me. I am a visual person and value the outcome of going back in the pages of my journal and seeing the progression lack of in my life.
Goal development- Physical goals for me include remaining diabetes free and gaining strength to support my aging body. I implement plyometrics into my fitness routine 4 times a week and 40 regular non modified pushups (the boy ones) everyday. In the area of psychological health (mental health) I take a mental health day from work once every 3 months and do absolutely nothing. I enjoy a day out in nature and leave all electronic products turned off. I journal, pray and gain a center on these mental health days. I also see a therapist once a month just to stay in touch (and receive a little mental homework) ha ha. My goal mentally is to be able to meditate at least 30 min by July 1st.In the area of spiritually my goal is to explore 1 new religion every six months to become more aware of the worlds beliefs and my diverse clienteles beliefs to better serve them.
Practices for personal health- Science arrives at its understandings by reducing the body to its most physical elements (Dacher, 2006, p. 80). Two examples of physical practices would be yoga and running. Yoga provides the stretching necessary for the body to maintain optimal physical health and reduction of injury to the joints. Running which is on the opposite side of yoga provides cardiovascular health and allows me to clear my mind of useless chatter. Psychological practices would be the combination of therapy and meditation. Therapy allows a professional view and professional suggestions to implement in life (a third party so to speak). Meditation I found through this class has allowed me to calm my mind gaining a sense of center and peace. I am going to continue with the meditation because I have noticed a great deal of improvement. Spiritual examples would be attending an organized church and spending more time in nature. I find that groups of people gathered together bring a sense of unity and really feeds the soul and allows me spiritual development. Nature is and always will be spiritual to me and on every day that the weather permits I will spend at least one hour outdoors.
Commitment- Over the next six months I will track my progress by journaling my days. I do like to look back at journals from years past and see the progression. I will also be able to feel my progress and I actually already have. I am calmer and my mind is not constantly chattering anymore. In six months I will re read Dacher to allow reconnect of the material to remind myself of the principles for integral health. Long term may change but I think remaining in the moment and practicing well all around health will benefit me to an old age.
References
Dacher, E. (2006). Integral Health The Path The Human Flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications.
Thank you,
Shawna
Unit 9 Project
Introduction-It is important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually, and physically because we deal with human beings as our clients. In order for my client to benefit from my teachings I myself have to have something to offer. I offer growth and education for my clients but if I am not growing myself in my own path of life I will in a sense remain stagnant. The constant evolution of the human spirit amazes and as we grow and change so do the lives of our client because we have new exciting concepts to offer them. In my own development I would say spirituality is where I need to grow. I do have a good sense of belief and a definite belief system, however the spiritual peace lacks for me. I have enrolled in several spirituality classes that focus on inner peace and joy. These classes provide readings, meditation and fitness combined for a well rounded effect.
Assessment- How I have assessed myself in each domain has been by tracking my daily life by journaling. I log every day the progress or lack of in every area of my life. Evaluating my life in each area for me has to be seen on paper to really affect me. I am a visual person and value the outcome of going back in the pages of my journal and seeing the progression lack of in my life.
Goal development- Physical goals for me include remaining diabetes free and gaining strength to support my aging body. I implement plyometrics into my fitness routine 4 times a week and 40 regular non modified pushups (the boy ones) everyday. In the area of psychological health (mental health) I take a mental health day from work once every 3 months and do absolutely nothing. I enjoy a day out in nature and leave all electronic products turned off. I journal, pray and gain a center on these mental health days. I also see a therapist once a month just to stay in touch (and receive a little mental homework) ha ha. My goal mentally is to be able to meditate at least 30 min by July 1st.In the area of spiritually my goal is to explore 1 new religion every six months to become more aware of the worlds beliefs and my diverse clienteles beliefs to better serve them.
Practices for personal health- Science arrives at its understandings by reducing the body to its most physical elements (Dacher, 2006, p. 80). Two examples of physical practices would be yoga and running. Yoga provides the stretching necessary for the body to maintain optimal physical health and reduction of injury to the joints. Running which is on the opposite side of yoga provides cardiovascular health and allows me to clear my mind of useless chatter. Psychological practices would be the combination of therapy and meditation. Therapy allows a professional view and professional suggestions to implement in life (a third party so to speak). Meditation I found through this class has allowed me to calm my mind gaining a sense of center and peace. I am going to continue with the meditation because I have noticed a great deal of improvement. Spiritual examples would be attending an organized church and spending more time in nature. I find that groups of people gathered together bring a sense of unity and really feeds the soul and allows me spiritual development. Nature is and always will be spiritual to me and on every day that the weather permits I will spend at least one hour outdoors.
Commitment- Over the next six months I will track my progress by journaling my days. I do like to look back at journals from years past and see the progression. I will also be able to feel my progress and I actually already have. I am calmer and my mind is not constantly chattering anymore. In six months I will re read Dacher to allow reconnect of the material to remind myself of the principles for integral health. Long term may change but I think remaining in the moment and practicing well all around health will benefit me to an old age.
References
Dacher, E. (2006). Integral Health The Path The Human Flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Week 8 HW420
Hello classmates!
So week 8 proves to be an insightful week for me!
In this class I have learned so many new mindfulness techniques. I have flourished in my development of a kind loving heart and basic overall understanding that "life does not revolve around me" lol. I have actually taken feelings of anger and bitterness towards certain individuals and turned them into feelings of warmth and love. I thought when I first started this class I was mindfully fit only to find I had some growing to do! I am learning everyday of my life how all the practices in this class come together as one.
In week 8 I especially loved the exercise we implemented. In the part of the exercise where it talked about visualizing yourself when you were the most vital and healthy aided in my own vitality today. I remember dancing in my younger years and how free and healthy I felt at the time. It has been years since I have felt that connection with something in my life that brought such joy. I think the meditation practices have been the most beneficial for me at this point of my development in this class. I could not even even keep quiet for 5 minutes when I first started and now I am up to 12 minutes which is truly a miracle for me.
Shawna
So week 8 proves to be an insightful week for me!
In this class I have learned so many new mindfulness techniques. I have flourished in my development of a kind loving heart and basic overall understanding that "life does not revolve around me" lol. I have actually taken feelings of anger and bitterness towards certain individuals and turned them into feelings of warmth and love. I thought when I first started this class I was mindfully fit only to find I had some growing to do! I am learning everyday of my life how all the practices in this class come together as one.
In week 8 I especially loved the exercise we implemented. In the part of the exercise where it talked about visualizing yourself when you were the most vital and healthy aided in my own vitality today. I remember dancing in my younger years and how free and healthy I felt at the time. It has been years since I have felt that connection with something in my life that brought such joy. I think the meditation practices have been the most beneficial for me at this point of my development in this class. I could not even even keep quiet for 5 minutes when I first started and now I am up to 12 minutes which is truly a miracle for me.
Shawna
Sunday, May 8, 2011
week 7 HW420
Well here we are in week 7! This class has flown by!
1. Mindfulness meditation was difficult for me at first and has taken some serious cultivating to complete. It had been a benefit because it has calmed the vioces (lol) in my head and allowed those voice to like me instead(Pink song Perfect lmao). I really have noticed a calming effect since I started this class.
2. What is meant by the statement "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” We can not teach somebody something if we ourselves have not been through it and overcame the obstacle. I advise people on nutrition and diabetes on a daily basis. I myself was very overweight and understand the struggle therefore have a more "non judgmental" mind towards that particular subject. I no longer have diabetes and have lost a large amount of weight. I definatly have an obligation to learn and keep learning to pass on the education to my clients! They pay for my services and should have a well rounded trainer assisting them. It also allows for openmindedness for me to understand different cultural practices.
3.Suggestions for exercise and maintaining a healthy life
1.try a new form of exercise every month or so
2.attend a random yoga class where you do not know any body
3. experience a new religion once or twice a year
4. try new cultural food(food is a religious experience for some)
5. keep an open mind towards fellow human beings!
These suggestions have worked for my clients because they can tailor them to their needs!
Can some one tell me why professor is not seeing my postings on anyone elses wall? I am doing them every week.Thank you so much!
Shawna
1. Mindfulness meditation was difficult for me at first and has taken some serious cultivating to complete. It had been a benefit because it has calmed the vioces (lol) in my head and allowed those voice to like me instead(Pink song Perfect lmao). I really have noticed a calming effect since I started this class.
2. What is meant by the statement "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” We can not teach somebody something if we ourselves have not been through it and overcame the obstacle. I advise people on nutrition and diabetes on a daily basis. I myself was very overweight and understand the struggle therefore have a more "non judgmental" mind towards that particular subject. I no longer have diabetes and have lost a large amount of weight. I definatly have an obligation to learn and keep learning to pass on the education to my clients! They pay for my services and should have a well rounded trainer assisting them. It also allows for openmindedness for me to understand different cultural practices.
3.Suggestions for exercise and maintaining a healthy life
1.try a new form of exercise every month or so
2.attend a random yoga class where you do not know any body
3. experience a new religion once or twice a year
4. try new cultural food(food is a religious experience for some)
5. keep an open mind towards fellow human beings!
These suggestions have worked for my clients because they can tailor them to their needs!
Can some one tell me why professor is not seeing my postings on anyone elses wall? I am doing them every week.Thank you so much!
Shawna
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Week 6 HW420
Well week 6 is here and I am getting a jump start. I will be out of town this weekend and a retreat! yeah!
Week six I practiced the loving kindness on page 93 and again I was amazed. I actually had a co worker read it to me so I could concentrate a little better. I have noticed a great deal of change in my heart. I have allowed myself to open up to the idea of meditation. I have also had not so pleasant thoughts enter my mind and they have been a bit disturbing. I know now the disturbing thoughts can be turned to love and will not hurt me.
Page 115 Assessment
After I completed this assessment I found the chatter sometimes re entering my still mind. I am able however to have that still mind for almost 7 minutes now which was impossible at the beginning. When I asked the question what part of my life needs help? emotional health came flooding into my heart. I enjoyed this assessment and plan to continue with it at least three times a week.
Shawna
Week six I practiced the loving kindness on page 93 and again I was amazed. I actually had a co worker read it to me so I could concentrate a little better. I have noticed a great deal of change in my heart. I have allowed myself to open up to the idea of meditation. I have also had not so pleasant thoughts enter my mind and they have been a bit disturbing. I know now the disturbing thoughts can be turned to love and will not hurt me.
Page 115 Assessment
After I completed this assessment I found the chatter sometimes re entering my still mind. I am able however to have that still mind for almost 7 minutes now which was impossible at the beginning. When I asked the question what part of my life needs help? emotional health came flooding into my heart. I enjoyed this assessment and plan to continue with it at least three times a week.
Shawna
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
HW420 Week 5
Compare and contrast the loving kindness exercise and subtle mind exercise.
I have been practicing the loving kindness exercise now for a week and have noticed a great difference in my outlook towards others. I do see others in a more loving way which has given me a sense of peace. People that used to irritate me I see as now as less of an irritation and more as people I am praying for( and really praying for ha ha). The subtle mind exercise was great until the static in the CD. the static was loud and scared me I jumped!! lol I would like to hear the rest of it. My only frustration was the static present in the audio. I have noticed a focused mind lately. I tend to have the chatter at night when it is quiet and can not sleep. I have been practicing the love and kindness exercise at night to ease the stress.
Shawna
I have been practicing the loving kindness exercise now for a week and have noticed a great difference in my outlook towards others. I do see others in a more loving way which has given me a sense of peace. People that used to irritate me I see as now as less of an irritation and more as people I am praying for( and really praying for ha ha). The subtle mind exercise was great until the static in the CD. the static was loud and scared me I jumped!! lol I would like to hear the rest of it. My only frustration was the static present in the audio. I have noticed a focused mind lately. I tend to have the chatter at night when it is quiet and can not sleep. I have been practicing the love and kindness exercise at night to ease the stress.
Shawna
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
week 4 HW420
Oh boy the loving and kindness exercises!!!! I truly did not think I would be able to complete these exercises and be so relaxed. It was very easy to focus on the person I love but quite a different story on a person I do not care for. To focus on having love and kindness for another individual that I am not fond of took some effort. These exercises were definitely a benefit because I realized I had a couple of big resentments. To my surprise I have completed these exercises two more times with great success and have felt better.(Imagine that ha ha ha)
Mental workouts are proven to keep the mind free of so called chatter and allow us to operate in a more efficient manner.
Shawna
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