Being a Change Agent
For most of us, change happens slowly, if at all. But as the recent
holiday season fades into the distance, many of us wish to be
increasingly proactive this year and take real action on the numerous
New Year's resolutions that we made in regard to our health and
well-being.
Back in December, many of us formulated resolutions such as "I'll
start going to the gym" or "I'll lose weight" or "I'll go for a walk
every day". Although these are worthy aspirations, in order for us to
actually make progress in the areas of health and wellness, quantifiable
and measurable goals are required. By declaring what we intend to
accomplish and by when, we are providing instructions to our internal
goal-accomplishing mechanism that will make all the difference.
By creating specific targets such as "By February 1st, I will begin a
strength-training program and workout at the gym for three 45-minutes
sessions each week" or "By February 1st, I will begin a daily
2,000-calorie weight optimization program including consuming five
servings of fresh fruits and vegetables a day" we provide our
subconscious mind with specific goals. Just as an automobile driver
needs to know precise directions in order to reach the destination
safely, our internal steering mechanism will assist us in fulfilling our
goals, based on specific directions and instructions.
For example, once oriented toward accomplishing good health, our
subconscious mind may bring to our conscious attention the healthy
opportunities around us. We begin to recognize and focus on matters of
importance regarding health and wellness such as new offerings at your
local fitness center or specials at your nearby organic market. Without
being an agent of change, this information would have never penetrated
our selective perception and awareness.
As well, our renewed focus on overall health may point us in the
direction of obtaining regular chiropractic care. Regular chiropractic
care helps us achieve and maintain optimal functioning of our spinal
column and other major components of our musculoskeletal system. By
focusing on spinal wellness and optimizing performance of the nerve
system, our body's master system, regular chiropractic care helps ensure
that we are reaching maximal levels of health. In this way, regular
chiropractic care supports and reinforces our intentions of achieving
increased health and wellness for our families and ourselves.
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