Unit 9 Final Project

INTRODUCTION:

It is extremely important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically. This is mainly because the health and wellness field focuses on the individual as a "whole" person, which focuses on these three aspects, as well as the "worldly" aspect. People look at health and wellness professionals and expect them to "have it all together" in their own lives so that they can better teach others to get it together, too. Also, if people are at their own personal optimal health, they can better serve others to reach their highest potential in this area. The areas that I need to develop are mostly physical. I really want to look into some oxygen therapy and ozone therapy for the tumor in my leg. Psychologically and spiritually I feel that I am where I need to be. Physically, I just want to get rid of this tumor. I do a body detox about 3 or 4 times a year. I haven't done any in the past year, though, and I can tell by the way my body feels that I am overdue. I am also looking into doing a Chelation (heavy metal) detox, which I have never done before. That was also suggested to me for my tumor.

ASSESSMENT:

I feel that there is always room for improvement, even for the most psychologically, spiritually, and physically sound. Having said that, I know that I said I feel that I am where I need to be, spiritually and psychologically, and I DO feel that way. I know, though, that I could always find ways to improve my health in that area. The one thing that is constant in this life is change. We can not grow if things do not change. Therefore, change is good. Spiritually, I would give myself a 9 on a scale of 1-10. Psychologically, I would give myself an 8 and physically, I would give myself a 6. I would give myself a 6, physically because of the tumor in my leg. I take care of myself, for the most part. I don't smoke, drink, do any drugs (legal OR illegal), and I am not promiscuous. I am very clean and a bit of a "germaphobe". I am a very positive and up-beat person. I am 5'2 and weigh 214 pounds. The tumor in my leg, however, has been estimated (due to MRI scans) at about 45 pounds. So, this is no small tumor. I have had five surgeries and am trying to approach it purely holistically now, because I am sick of being poked, prodded, and cut. Other than that, my health is good. I COULD get a little more exercise, and I plan on implementing more of that into my daily routine.

GOAL DEVELOPMENT:

Spiritually I am very strong. There are times, though they are few and far between, that I have to catch myself getting upset about things that are not worth it. My goal, spiritually, would be to reach a level that I am able to totally stop this before it starts and not have anything to "catch".  Psychologically, I would like to have a better MEMORY! If I knew everything that I know when I should know it, I would be dangerous!  For example, I was riding down the road with a friend the other day, and I was telling her something and MID-SENTENCE, (I swear this is true) I looked at her and said "What was I just saying?" In MID-SENTENCE! What I was talking about VANISHED from my head in mid-sentence. It came back to me a minute later but that is SO frustrating! Physically, I want to get rid of this tumor. It is very costly, though, as insurance won't pay for it because none of the methods are approved by the FDA. (Of course, as we well know, that doesn't mean the methods don't work!) That's frustrating too.

PRACTICES FOR PERSONAL HEALTH:

Physically, I can get more aerobic and anaerobic exercise. My boyfriend is all about the gym and, when he moves down here with me, I will have him to motivate me to fit time in my day for exercise. I know that sounds horrible and I should be able to motivate myself. In many situations I CAN motivate myself, but for some reason I have never been a self-motivator where exercise is concerned. The second thing that I can do, physically, is get more REST. I should not go to bed so late when I know that I have to get up early. Much of the reason that I can't rest, though, is because of the tumor. I toss and turn throughout the night and NEVER sleep more than 30 to 45 minutes without waking up. Then, it could take me as long as an hour to go back to sleep, depending on how "awake" I become. Psychologically, I have already learned to pick my battles. Sometimes, though, I find myself distracted by things that really don't matter, in the bigger scheme of things. I would like to not get distracted so much. Also, as I mentioned earlier, I would love to have better memory. I am thinking of taking something, maybe Gingko, to help with that. Also, I play brain-training games sometimes and do crossword puzzles. Those are said to be a big help with memory. Spiritually, I would like to be able to reach my highest potential. I want to be able to meditate more easily. I also want to have more time to use the visualization techniques that I have learned.

COMMITMENT:

To assess my progress, or lack thereof, over the next six months will take conscious effort on my part. Also, I have a 10 year old son who won't let me get away with anything if I tell him to get on me when I am not doing a certain thing that I am supposed to be doing. Kids love the chance to reprimand their parents, so I definitely have support there.  I will also tell others what I am doing and make myself accountable to them. They will most likely ask me on a daily basis what I did to work towards my goals. Me being the honest person that I am, I will tell on myself if I don't do what I am supposed to. That will motivate me to stick with the program because I don't like being lectured.