Final Project

Introduction

       Everyone needs to develop psychologically, spiritually, and physically. The brain can be trained through meditation and practice. When you are psychologically healthy, you learn how to be more empathetic and compassionate. We all need more of these two attributes in our life. These capacities enable you to develop greater wisdom and effectiveness when dealing with problems. Spiritual health is an important component of an individual’s well being. When we feel spiritually connected and fulfilled, everything in our life including physical and emotional health are easier to deal with. We feel lighter and happier. Nourishing your soul is as important as food, exercise and water. Being physically healthy relieves stress, gives you higher self-esteem, and controls your weight along with many other benefits. I need to develop psychologically, spiritually, and physically. I have just begun this journey to finding a new me, so I need more practice.

Assessment

I believe that I have come a long way in just 9 weeks. Spiritually I am a 6, psychologically I am a 5, and physically I am a 7.

Goal Development

       Physically I plan to push myself more, and I will lose 5 pounds in the next two weeks. This will be done by doing more cardio and weight lifting. Psychologically I plan to be more positive, and go to counseling to overcome issues that I have from my past. This will be done within the next two months. Spiritually I will go to a Buddhist temple something that I have always wanted to do, and I will not let fear or others opinions stop me.

Practices for Personal Health

Physical strategies: I am going to do cardio exercises 4 times a week for 30-60 minutes each time. I will do 100 crunches at least 5 times a week. Psychological strategies: I plan to get cognitive behavioral therapy. I am not sure how many times I will have to do this. I will follow my therapists’ advice. I will also read the book Psychological Self-Help by Dr. Clayton E. Tucker-Ladd. This book will help me understand how to change defeatist attitudes. Spiritual strategies: I will do creative visualization exercises daily. I will also do meditations and exercises daily that will help me develop spiritual awareness.

Commitment

I will use a journal and a daily calendar to remind me of my commitments. I will record my progress in my journal. A strategy that will be useful is just reminding myself how far I have come, and this will be done daily.