The demise of negativity!

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 would give my overall well-being a 6. The problem is that I have negative self-talk. These negative thoughts influence my emotional, physical and spiritual well-being bringing me down sometimes.  I do an effective job of keeping my negativity to myself, however, it takes its toll on me bring me down from time to time.

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

 So my goal is to think more positively. Hopefully, I can think my way into having positive self-talk. Of course, I would also like to eat healthier, exercise more regularly, get plenty of sleep and do things that are part of a healthy lifestyle but first and foremost I need to adjust the way I feel about myself. And let’s be honest I can’t really be healthy if I’m not happy within my own skin.

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

I have come up with some things I enjoy doing that I would like to implement in my life because I believe these would impact some of the negativity:

·         Engaging in feel-good activities (such as volunteering an organization.)

·         Spend time with others.

·         Exercise more.

·         Keep a journal.

·         Watch funny movies or read funny books daily

These are just a few suggestions that I came up with to boost my mood, and get more enjoyment out of life. If anyone has any other suggestions/feedback please feel free.

4.Complete the relaxation exercise The Crime of the Century. To hear this exercise, click here. Describe your experience. (What it beneficial? Frustrating? etc.) Participate in the Blogs of at least two other students.

During the exercise, I was able to articulate and envision some of the things that were being talked about in the exercise. It did a good job of putting my mind at ease. After finishing the exercise, I was extremely sleepy. Going forward I am going to make a mental note to listen to these exercises for class when I am not quite so tired. Also, why is it called the crime of the century??