Empowering and Improving my self-esteem

Hello Professor and Class:  I hope all my responses to your awesome blogs are going through.  It is so exciting to be able to blog to all of you.

The "Crime of the Century" was a difficult exercise for me.  I had a hard time focusing on all of the information the speaker was throwing out.  I have done this exercise before and when I did this exercise in the past we also learned about foods that correspond with the colors.  The speaker had a calm voice which helped me relax.  I was able to focus in and out during the session but not on the whole session.  I did feel relaxed.

Physically I rate myself at a 9.  I have struggled with weight issues and depression for a long time.  When I accepted the position at L.A. Fitness as a fitness instructor and Activities Director I focused on losing weight and eating right.  This job has changed my life.  I went from a size 16 to a size 10 in 6 months.  I feel great and my depression is under control. 

My goal is to continue to work out regularly.  I recently became certified as a  fitness instructor and completed and passed my Personal Training class.  My goal is to continue working out and start building a little muscle.  I also want to continue my education in the area with continuing education classes focused on senior exercise.

Spiritually I rate myself at a 7.  I attend church weekly and teach Sunday school classes.  I read my bible regularly.  I have occasions when I feel very sad or frustrated and I find myself not wanting to do anything but feel sorry for myself.  I still have lots of room to grow in this area. 

My goal for spiritual growth is to  focus on listening to Christian music while driving.  I know this will help me release some tension from work while helping me get into a positive frame of mind.

Psychologically I am at a 5.  I feel weak in this area.  I allow little things to but me into a bad mood.  I feed off others negativity.  I like the idea of positive affirmation.  My goal is to start my day by looking in the mirror and repeating positive quotes from the bible.  My co-worker has a medical issue that can be made worse by stress.  We talk daily and we just feed negative thoughts back and fourth.  I have been working on only talking positive to her.  I do not vent work issues with her and when she seems stressed I praise her for her hard work.  It seems to help her and helps me focus on more positive thoughts.

Introduction Post

Hello Everyone:  I hope this blog is working.  I spent so a lot of time setting up my blog for the last class and it ever worked.  I got so frustrated with the blogging that I had to drop the class.  I have had more success this time around.  I am excited to resume this class with all of you and I hope this first blog is reaching out to all of you.

Hope, Faith and Love
Cherie