We are here on week 9 and here is my action plan for integral health!!!!

Integral Health Action Plan of Sandra Nuss

Kaplan University

                                               Integral health Action Plan of Sandra Nuss

Introduction:

            “The final goal of integral healing is human flourishing – a profound, hardy, and sustained health, happiness, and wholeness.” (Dacher, 2006, pg. 15).  In an effort to reach the goal of human flourishing, we must begin the journey of integral health by connecting optimal mind, optimal health, and optimal spirit.
            In order to be effective mentors and healers both personally and professionally, we must integrate into our lives a sense of integral health.  We must nurture our lives mentally, physically and spiritually.
            In my own personal and professional life, I have reflected that I need practice and progression in all three areas.   
Assessment:
            On reflecting on the state of my physical health, I have discovered I am just going through the motions.  Though I understand the mechanics of what needs to be done, I am just going through the motions.  I do not take my diabetes diagnosis seriously.  It is not controlled. I am not in control; it is in control of me.
            Assessing my psychological health, I do not stress a great deal, but have found that there is an area that is causing underlying stress for my entire life.  The current position I hold as Clinical Nurse Coordinator has changed.  The directives and incentives that are currently the trend, are leading me away from being a nurse and more of a flunky.  I am having to  treat  my                                                    

employees as commodities and not people.  I no longer feel autonomy and am not being mentored into being a better nurse, manager, or employee.  I feel resentment and despair over having to change my very personality and way of dealing with people to perform in the manner expected of my supervisors.

          Although raised in a deeply religious and spiritual family, I have strayed from practicing my religion the way I know I should.  My spiritual life has become stagnant.

Goal development:

            The goal in my physical health is to take control of my diabetes. 

            The goal in my psychological health is to make a career decision that will give me professional satisfaction.

            The goal in my spiritual health is to rekindle the joy and enthusiasm I have for my religious life.  

Practices for personal health:

            The strategies I will implement to foster growth in my physical life is to take my diet and compliance with the directives of my physician seriously.  I will exercise, even if it kills me. (But it won't!)  I will make a conscious effort to maintain a more healthy diet and eat diabetes friendly.  My life depends on it.

            In the area of my spiritual health, I will find a church that gives me the spiritual family and strategies that will nurture my spiritual soul.  I will attend church on a regular basis and have more confidence in the faith I have in God’s plan.

Commitment:

            In October of 2012, I will be visiting my physician for a three month follow-up.  The lab work for this visit will show an improvement, thereby confirming my commitment to diet and exercise change.

            I will make a decision, by year’s end (2012) to remain in my current position and accept the direction the position is taking or I will move into a position that will give me greater professional satisfaction and personal development.

            In the next six months, I will find a church that gives me the spiritual nurturing to retrieve the joy and satisfaction I know a church family can provide.

Conclusion:

            By following and committing to these improvements in my integral health practices, I feel I will be well on my way to human flourishing. 

                                                                          References

Dacher, E. (2006).  Integral Health: The Path to Human Flourishing.  Laguna Beach, CA. Basic

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