Self Diagnostic

1. Based on your reflections, and on a scale of 1 to 10 (ten being optimal wellbeing), where do you rate your A-physical wellbeing, B-spiritual well-being, C-psychological well-being? Why?

I guess we are our own worst critic, right? Well whenever I am asked to rate or diagnose myself, I always over-think the question. I am going to try and be simple. My lowest rated and my most constant battle is with my physical wellbeing. I will give myself a 4. I have a terrible self image and I have always been unhappy with myself. Now that I am a parent, it is even more important that I keep criticism of myself low and focus on finding a way to like myself a little more. My own Mom was constantly (and still is) putting herself down and I think it just became habit in my mind. I don't want my daughter to ever feel anything but beautiful and smart. My spiritual wellbeing is in a great place. I am a Christian and very happy with my faith and my belief that God is love. I feel that I am always taken care of even when things are rough. I have an insanely wonderful support group and church. I am always learning more and more but it's a solid feeling so I am rating my spiritual wellbeing a 9. My psychological well being is pretty decent because of my spiritual beliefs but I still struggle with stress and life. I feel like I am the rock of the family and if I crumble in the hard times, the family will too. That's a lot to take on. We've had some rough times in the last year and things don't seem to be letting up so I really need to work on that. I rate my psychological wellbeing at a 6.

2. Develop a goal for yourself in each area (physical, spiritual, psychological).

Physical goal- Stop putting myself down and focus on the things I like about myself. Lose 15 pounds and tone up- maybe yoga?

Spiritual- Continue to learn and thrive- learn about other religions

Psychological- Stress less- find an outlet to deal with it- yoga, meditation

3. What activities or exercise can you implement in your life to assist in moving toward each goal?

I think that losing 10 pounds through healthier eating and yoga and meditation will help me feel better in all areas of wellbeing. I am going to really try and keep a diary and focus.

Meditation Exercise "The Crime of the Century"

I found this mediation a little distracting. I understand that talking about the colors of the prism in the body had a purpose, but I couldn't help but focus on that instead of relaxing my body and my mind. It was hard for me to just repeat the phrases and feel meaning in them. I did enjoy having a moment to step out of the busy world and focus totally on myself. Those times are so rare that I have to really appreciate them when they come around.