How amazing that the New Year has come! There are two very important things we must do as the new year is set to commence. The first is reflection and gratitude for all that was this past year. Lessons learn, attempts (not failures), wins, successes, and achievements. When you tune your heart and mind to looking for and seeking the good, you will find more! The second is to find a way and plan on how to better yourself. Who doesn’t want to be BETTER?

New Year's resolutions are kind of lame. The lack of originality alone is tough to hear, “I want to smile more,” “I want to be true to myself this year,” or “I want to be healthier.” Don’t get it twisted, these are GREAT things to WANT. But will “wanting” it really get you there? Probably not. The simple solution is to add something to the desire. This is well studied and there are hundreds of books on sustainable habits and so forth. However, if we are simply just talking about the goal for a resolution, let’s add some meat on the bone for the very thing you want. Every goal must have two things: a timeline and a quantity. If you want to lose weight, how MUCH (quantity) do you want to lose and by WHEN (Timeline). These are smarter goals in Coeur d'Alene ID, for increasing success due to the specificity.

Turning Intentions Into Specific Goals in Coeur d'Alene ID

Any goal must be specific. In fact, the more specific the better. Why is specificity important? Because it means that you have a thoughtful plan of how to get there. In Chiropractic, we have a famous saying, “Chiropractic must be specific, or it is nothing.” Goals are the same without a doubt. The next step is to break up the goal into smaller chunks, again, increasing the chance for success. It is almost impossible to hold a goal for 12 months without a “check-in” on the original goal back in January. Breaking it up and re-assessing and setting your objective for the next few months will improve outcomes. Our office does this by specific plans of care, making sure we are hitting the mark, and redirecting the aim for the best improvement! This year make sure your goals are deliberate, planned, and above all SPECIFIC!