{"id":206921,"date":"2020-07-07T22:07:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T22:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/strengthbasedliving.com\/?p=206921"},"modified":"2021-05-05T16:43:42","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T16:43:42","slug":"the-spire-check-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/putting-strengths-into-action\/the-spire-check-in\/","title":{"rendered":"The SPIRE Check-In"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>Given the unrest in the world around us, it probably\u00a0isn\u2019t surprising that our well-being is declining.\u00a0Most of us are\u00a0probably aware of when we\u00a0feel good and when we don\u2019t. But, have you ever considered <em>why<\/em> you feel good and <em>how<\/em> to intentionally place yourself in that zone\u00a0more often?<\/p>\n<p>Well-being is about feeling good and functioning at our best. When well-being is low, our\u00a0work, relationships, and physical and mental health can suffer.\u00a0For a more definitive description of well-being,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hrqol\/wellbeing.htm#three\">check out this article<\/a> from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.<\/p>\n<p>The practice below describes the SPIRE approach to whole person well-being.\u00a0It\u00a0will help you discern different aspects of your well-being and identify steps you can take to shift it upwards. If you\u2019re feeling out of sorts, but unclear why or what to do about it, this practice is for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:25px;\"><img width=\"889\" height=\"200\" title=\"blog8b\" src=\"http:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8b.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-207116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8b-200x45.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8b-400x90.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8b-600x135.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8b-800x180.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8b.jpg 889w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h4>The Inspiration<\/h4>\n<p>Co-created by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.talbenshahar.com\/?CategoryID=161\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar<\/a>, a former positive psychology lecturer at Harvard and co-founder of Wholebeing Institute; <a href=\"https:\/\/wholebeinginstitute.com\/megan-mcdonough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Megan McDonough<\/a>, Co-Founder of Wholebeing Institute; and <a href=\"http:\/\/mariasirois.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Dr. Maria Sirois<\/a>, faculty at Wholebeing Institute, the SPIRE approach reflects that the body, mind, and spirit interact together to create an overall state of being.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to feeling and functioning well, it\u2019s important to acknowledge the 5 elements of well-being and do our best to find balance among\u00a0them. These 5 elements form the acronym SPIRE, which stands for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>S<\/strong>piritual<\/li>\n<li><strong>P<\/strong>hysical<\/li>\n<li><strong>I<\/strong>ntellectual<\/li>\n<li><strong>R<\/strong>elational<\/li>\n<li><strong>E<\/strong>motional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When one element is too high or too low, it impacts the whole.\u00a0For example, spiritual\u00a0well-being\u00a0might be high, but physical well-being might be low due to stress. Feeling aligned as a whole person spiritually, physically, intellectually, relationally, and emotionally plays an important role in enhancing\u00a0well-being in everyday life, and in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n<p>The SPIRE check-in is simple and effective. Please refer to the model below for assistance in this practice.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-207118\" src=\"http:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8c-200x46.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8c-300x68.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8c-400x91.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8c-600x137.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8c-768x175.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8c-800x182.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/blog8c.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Completing a SPIRE check-in helps me understand which element of well-being is in need of a shift. For instance, I recently realized that my body (P) felt weary from sitting in a chair and staring at a computer screen. The lack of movement impacted my ability to concentrate and think clearly (I), thus impacting the timeline on a work project. Last month, a problematic relationship (R) caused sadness that increased my emotional distress (E). You can begin to see how the elements are interconnected.\u00a0When one element is too high or too low, it impacts the whole.<\/p>\n<p>With the aid of the SPIRE check-in, I identified and took a few actions to boost my well-being. First, I started a short daily yoga routine to ease my aching body, which boosted the physical (P) element. The yoga practice also increased my blood flow, energized my mind (I), and lifted my mood (E).<\/p>\n<p>I also reached out to the person with whom I was conflicted (R)\u00a0and had an honest discussion. I felt brave and authentic rather than sad; it lifted my spirits considerably (E). Relationships don\u2019t always immediately improve, but that one took a turn for the better in that moment.<\/p>\n<p>We may not be at our best 100 percent of the time, but we don\u2019t always stop to acknowledge that we have control over how we feel and perform. Often, it\u2019s just a matter of taking one or two actions to move us in the right direction. Not always, but often.<\/p>\n<p>Think about it. It\u2019s likely that you\u2019ve cultivated these elements of well-being in the past. What steps did you take? This type of reflection helps create conditions that bring well-being to the forefront.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to shift toward whole person well-being? Give it a try!<\/p>\n<h4>The Practice<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Download, print, and follow the instructions on <a href=\"https:\/\/events.wholebeinginstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/03\/wbi-mod-1-ol-l2-spire-ws-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">this worksheet<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Use your summary scores to identify which elements are in need of a boost.<\/li>\n<li>Decide on 1 or 2 things you can do to lift these elements, and put them into action.<\/li>\n<li>To better understand your results, refer to the questions in the reflection below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Deciding which actions to take can be a daunting feat. If you don\u2019t know where to start, I invite you to use this <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1PBHnWjuDWpVbwOfF-CbOlmtpN9XJaI_-\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">SPIRE example sheet<\/a> as inspiration to kick-start your practice.<\/p>\n<p>If you complete this practice and you can say life is good, and there isn\u2019t much that can make it better at this point, great for you! Enjoy that peace and keep doing what you\u2019re doing. Otherwise, try a weekly SPIRE check-in to observe which actions are helpful, and how they affect your well-being over tim<em>e.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please note: The goal isn\u2019t to achieve a top score in all elements. The goal is to identify the elements that are in need of a boost and implement actions that will result in a boost to your well-being.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Reflection<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Now, how can you\u00a0reflect on\u00a0your SPIRE worksheet summary scores? The following questions will help guide you:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In which element(s) are you feeling strong and engaged?<\/li>\n<li>Which element(s) could use more attention?<\/li>\n<li>What is one action you can take to strengthen the element(s) in need of attention<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in knowing more about the SPIRE approach, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pkccfetyoz8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">short video<\/a> of Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar describes how it was developed and how it can benefit education systems, businesses, and governments.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, may you feel and function well through all your days,<br \/>\nJane<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":207117,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[72],"tags":[46],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206921"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=206921"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206921\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":207345,"href":"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206921\/revisions\/207345"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/207117"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=206921"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=206921"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.strengthbasedliving.com\/strengthbasedliving.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=206921"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}