So.........What's Next?

This quarter is coming to a close but this does not mean my life or growing or learning is coming to a close. Seven weeks ago I assessed my psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being. At the time I gave myself a 8, 8.5, and 8, respectively. At this point I feel that I have stayed the same on the physical and psychological levels but improved on the spiritual level to a 8.5. I feel the exercises from this quarter have really helped me explore my spiritual well-being and improve somewhat. I also feel that I well on my way to achieving the goals I set forth. I am continuing to train for the half-marathon, I have cut down on body fat, I have stayed active on all the things I wanted to do. I am also in progress of reaching my psychological and spiritual goals as well. I have made it a point to tell people thank you or just compliment them randomly. It has been hard but each time I do it, it gets easier and easier. Each day I review my goals and ask myself if I am working on them or if I have been ignoring them. So far am on track. I seem to be putting a lot of time in to working on my spiritual well-being and I have noticed that this is making it easier to achieve my goals in other areas. Overall this has been one of the most rewarding classes I have ever taken. It is not often that you get to take a class that promotes your own health and well-being, especially as a nurse. The only part I found difficult this quarter was taking part in the Loving Kindness exercise. At first I was very uncomfortable with the exercise but I like with the end result is suppose to be. That is why I have been trying to do that particular exercise at least once a week. The more I learn to love myself, all of myself, the more I will be able to give my family, my patients, friends, etc.

This has been a wonderful class and I have truly enjoyed getting to meet everyone through discussion and blogging. I wish everyone peace, love, laughter, happiness, and wellness in all they do. Prof, thank you so much for such a truly rewarding learning experience.