by Ken Freedman, DC
The most successful people throughout time have said that the two most important attributes in being successful at anything are: decisiveness and taking action!
It’s important to make a decision, and, follow it with action. What’s the first step you can take to make this year the best yet? Develop habits of excellence. How? The experts recommend you start by setting goals. Decide what you want, and then take massive action. Want to be healthier? Set some Wellness Goals and make a new you for the New Year!
Divide your Wellness Goals into five categories:
- Energy
- Diet
- Exercise
- Rest
- Mental Attitude
Write them out. Written goals are more powerful and help you hold yourself more accountable and stay on track. In each of these categories, write your top three goals, in their order of importance. Don’t fixate on how you categorize your goals.
For example, if a person’s goal is to lose weight, it could be placed in the Energy, Diet, Exercise or Mental Attitude category. Place it where you think it’s best for you. You can always move it to another category if you want.
Under each goal, determine a time frame when you want to accomplish the goal. It’s been said that there are no unrealistic goals, just unrealistic time frames.
After writing the goal’s target date to accomplish it by, write what you are willing to do to accomplish this goal- in detail. Be specific. Don’t just say- exercise. Instead, write your plan, for example, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday- I’ll get up at 5 a.m. and will do stretching for 10 minutes then cardio for 20 minutes; on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday- I’ll get up at 5 a.m. and do weight training, targeting these specific areas on these specific days for this projected amount of time. Remember, success is in the details.
Next, write what you are willing to give up in order to accomplish this goal. Is it that pint of ice cream each night, the five hours of TV a day, or maybe the extra hour of sleep in the morning? How about some money to invest in your wellness activities? Finally, write what the specific benefits will be to you from accomplishing this goal. Again, be specific and make it authentic. The more jazzed you are about making it happen; the easier it is to stay the course. Most importantly, once your goals are written, read and reflect on them at least once each day. Refine and tweak them as necessary. Be sure to carve out time each day to take the necessary action steps for consistent progress.
While this may sound like a lot, it’s really easy and it’s worth it! For most people, the most challenging aspect of this process is deciding what they really want. Don’t worry about changing your mind. Be light on your feet and if your priorities change, let you goals reflect them. Just check yourself to be sure that you taking continuous action. Ultimately, the most important person to please is yourself. Besides, the better you feel about yourself, the better you are for those around you.
I have prepared a template to assist you in your wellness goal setting efforts. You can get one by emailing me, Ken@FreedmanChiropracticCenter.com and requesting a copy. If you have any questions about writing your wellness goals, or how I may help a loved one or you heal from a painful condition and have a healthier lifestyle, feel welcome to contact me to schedule a private consultation at no charge or obligation. I love helping others and look forward to helping you.
On behalf of my terrific staff, their families and mine, I’d like to wish your family and you a very healthy, happy and prosperous Holiday Season and a New Year filled with all of the very best that life can offer.
About Freedman Chiropractic Center, LLC
Since 1979, Freedman Chiropractic Center, LLC has offered natural health services and products focused on restoring health and improving quality of life. To schedule a free consultation at no charge or obligation or for further information, call 732-254-6011, or email Ken@FreedmanChiropracticCenter.com . Freedman Chiropractic Center, LLC is conveniently located at Brier Hill Court D-6, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-3335. Day, evening and weekend hours are available, by appointment.
