Final Blog II

My initial scores for my physical, spirituality, and psychologically were a 7, 8, and 3. How would I rate myself now? Well lets see, my physical I would have to downplay to a 5-6 range. I am not doing as much as I should for my physical health. I know that its the holidays and I have been eating excessively, so afterwards I plan on changing my habits. My spirituality I would rank at a high 6- lower end 7. I say this because I feel that I fluctuate because of different ideas and discoveries I come across. Its an uphill battle, and I am gunning for the top when it comes to my spirituality. My psychological state of mind I would say is at an 6-7 range. I have finding that I am having more good days than bad. This is a great thing for me. I will have days that will knock me down, but I can only go up from there.

  My goal for physical was to have one day where I can eat whatever I want. I have not yet made it to this goal. I feel that I can accomplish this, and it will be coming soon. My spirituality? Absolutely, I have done lots of reading and opened myself up to learning about new religions and spirituality. Psychologically, I still give into the darkness sometimes. I think there will always be days like this, but in the future hopefully not as many.

My physical was to try new exercising routines, I have not gone yet, but I am signed up for belly dancing classes at the start of the year. I am super excited and nervous at the same time. But I think that this will give me a confidence boost for sure. My spirituality was to be increased by more meditation. I now meditate twice a day, and I can really see the difference in my overall feelings. Psychologically, I have started a journal. I do not write in it everyday, but when I do have thoughts I try my best to jot them down.

I have learned a lot from my professor and my classmates. I know that there are going to be dark days, and I know that there will always be a light at the end of the tunnel. I am controlling my PTSD and not letting it control me. I feel that this is a big step in the right direction. I am improving my well-being everyday, and this is by implementing the new exercises and therapies I have read about. The most rewarding thing from this class was getting through it, and though it challenged me and my thoughts. I am happy that I am gaining and taking it with me from this class. The most difficult thing was facing my feelings, it brought up feelings that I did not want to think about. But I think that it will help me get to where I need to be. I think that this entire experience will help me relate to my clients more. I feel it is easier if you possess knowledge that can help you get on the same level as your client helps in the long run.

I hope that you have enjoyed my blogs and I am not just spitting out mindless chatter. I hope that my classmates have gained the same knowledge I have from this class.

--Sophie Crabbe (Creel)