This topic seems to be a good sounding board for us therapist to scrutinized our health, because I believed for us to be able to care of our patients, we need to take care of ourselves first. With the 24-hour log I did over the weekend, the first question [Describe two domains which I believed I demonstrated healthy behaviors] I can say, that nutrition and coping skills/ techniques are domains that I try so much to make sure I stay healthy.
I managed to maintain a normal BMI for my height and weight for the past 3 years now by diet modifications: implementing more fruits, fibers, healthy grains of quinoa/ millet over white rice and more vegetarian approach menus over red meat and other processed foods. I incorporate holistic approach both …show more content…
With both full time work at the hospital and after hours studying, my stress level escalated in such a way my sleep and fitness level has been in the back burner. My coping techniques that I highly adapted are: getting two-weeks massage as opposed to having it only once a month. I find when I am over-stressed; I get massive migraines disabling my productivity at work and at home. Another way of coping is spending time with supportive family/ friends and engaging in church activities weekly. Alongside, a mini get-away for the weekend is part of my relaxation strategies. I practice optimism and have a mantra that reminds me of the temporary stresses in life. Equally important is channeling my creativity by working in my craft room for hobbies like: painting, card-making and furniture restoration (although, I have put this particular project on hold due to the demands of a doctorate program), all of these activities has given me a chance to step back and not view life in a …show more content…
I painstakingly maintain a current healthy weight for myself, because I believed that first impression lasts. Patient and family members are constantly watching the healthcare professionals taking care of them. In my way of thinking, this is how I justify body image as presented to my patient. What if I am so overweight, that I am the one huffing and puffing while walking my patients in the hallway? It would not be a good example for a patient who can walk faster than the
I managed to maintain a normal BMI for my height and weight for the past 3 years now by diet modifications: implementing more fruits, fibers, healthy grains of quinoa/ millet over white rice and more vegetarian approach menus over red meat and other processed foods. I incorporate holistic approach both …show more content…
With both full time work at the hospital and after hours studying, my stress level escalated in such a way my sleep and fitness level has been in the back burner. My coping techniques that I highly adapted are: getting two-weeks massage as opposed to having it only once a month. I find when I am over-stressed; I get massive migraines disabling my productivity at work and at home. Another way of coping is spending time with supportive family/ friends and engaging in church activities weekly. Alongside, a mini get-away for the weekend is part of my relaxation strategies. I practice optimism and have a mantra that reminds me of the temporary stresses in life. Equally important is channeling my creativity by working in my craft room for hobbies like: painting, card-making and furniture restoration (although, I have put this particular project on hold due to the demands of a doctorate program), all of these activities has given me a chance to step back and not view life in a …show more content…
I painstakingly maintain a current healthy weight for myself, because I believed that first impression lasts. Patient and family members are constantly watching the healthcare professionals taking care of them. In my way of thinking, this is how I justify body image as presented to my patient. What if I am so overweight, that I am the one huffing and puffing while walking my patients in the hallway? It would not be a good example for a patient who can walk faster than the