wellness class

Today we learned about the seven things you need for wellness. Everything should be in balance. I'm so out of balance my pie chart looks like a pizza after a frat party. But anyone who knows me, knows that. Sadly I couldn't even answer the questions. No wonder my life is a train wreck.

Now because I only retain things that deal with creative activities, some of this might be a little wrong. Science bores me. Even when being delivered by an enthusiastic teacher. So take nothing as gospel. If you're interested, google is your best friend. Maybe, if I have a chance,  I'll look it up in my book I haven't had a chance to read. And fix it.

Physical • activity + balanced diet. You need a minimum of 150-200 minutes of activity a week. That works out to about 30 minutes a day. I think. Didn't take notes. Busy drawing.

Emotional • understanding your feelings and coping. People under a lot of stress for 6 months or more have a higher risk of stroke/cancer. I never knew. I think this is where self esteem came in. I have none.  How well do you deal with change. Change? Me? You've got to be kidding.

Mental • Learning/creativity. Basically keeping the brain muscles working. Knitting, books, art, puzzles, classes, learning something new ....

Environmental • concern /protection of the outside environment (recycle, my basic eco-brat stuff) and your personal environment. Home as safe, loving, gracious, ect.

Occupational • Are you happy with your job? Maximize your skills? Teamwork ....

Sense of Purpose • Do you feel like there is a reason why you are here in this place and time ...

Spiritual • Doesn't just mean religion. This is where philanthropy and helping people comes in.

After talking about all that these were the questions.

Currently, what do you want for yourself?
What does that look and feel like?
Note one small step that can be taken today to move forward.

Since I got stuck on #1 I couldn't do the other two. Even thinking about it all day the answer to 1 is "I don't have a clue". Everyone else had answers.

Our homework is to work on the small steps. Maybe I should work on answering question one. I haven't a clue where to start.