Setting Goals-- A Key To Success & Better Health

Dear Patients & Friends, Beginning a New Year carries many opportunities, not the least of which is deciding what you plan on trading this year in for. The best way to consider your best course of action is to set some goals – on other words, pick some specific objectives you’d like to accomplish, so you know where to put your attention and energy to achieve what would make you happiest and healthiest. Writing down your goals is a time-tested and highly respected process in the business community, but many individuals can benefit from goal setting as well. Choosing what you’d like to do and plotting a course of action to make it real applies just as much in your family, among your friends, and of course in your personal life, especially your health. The mind is target oriented – you can’t hit a target unless you aim at it, and you can’t aim at a target if you don’t know what it is. So, identify in clear terms what you want to occur. Some people like to set goals in categories – personal goals, professional goals, goals about relationships, money or leisure time. Others like to pick three or five major goals to work on each year, or one important goal each month. Still others concentrate on one big goal each year – to get to an ideal weight, to earn a certain amount of income, or to find a soul mate. One great goal is to develop a healthy habit, like eating better, exercising more, or selecting a health practice like yoga, Pilates, meditation, or a martial art. These approaches tend to incorporate breathing, stretching, movement, balance, coordination, strength training, and a variety of other health benefits. One of your best health habits would be to make sure you and your family visit your chiropractor regularly. Periodic examinations and adjustment when needed are one investment you can make that will pay dividends throughout the year. What are your health goals for you and your family for 2012? Setting goals is one of your best ways to raise your standards and produce more in all aspects of your life. Grab a pad and a pen, and jot down some targets to aim at, and some plans to make them happen – it’s fun, it’s practical, and it works!