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Goal Setting for Dummies!

There are those who believe that it is best to just “live in the day.” And…while in theory that is certainly an admirable way to live, goal setting helps you create a plan, along with the required road map, to get you where you want to go in life.

Are there certain things you want to accomplish this year in your personal life? In your relationships? In your business? In your spiritual life? How are you going to do that without setting measurable goals?

Here are some key pointers for setting goals:

• Write it down – A goal doesn’t actually take form until it is out of your head and down on paper, where you can see it, review it, and act on it. Otherwise, it’s just a wish.

• Make the goal specific– Don’t say, “I want to lose weight.” Instead say, “I want to lose two pounds a week.”

• Make the goal attainable with an action plan– As in the example above – the goal won’t be attainable if you continue to do what you have been doing. Maybe you need to change your diet, cut out sweets, exercise a few days a week. If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting.

• Expect that minor setbacks will occur– You have a wedding to go to, or a week’s vacation, or a graduation party. Again using the same example – you may need to be “flexible” for a day or two. That’s not the end of the world – just get back on track as soon as possible.

• Obtain necessary support – Maybe it’s a support group, or an online Website or chat room where people with common goals meet and talk. Using all available resources helps you to succeed.

• Reward even small achievements– Give yourself a pat on the back with a massage, a movie, a day off from work to share with your child, a manicure or facial. Celebrate your accomplishments – you’re worth it!

One goal in terms of your health is to make sure you are managing stress to stay healthy. Your regular chiropractic visits provide an opportunity for the adjustment you need to stay on track – with your goals and with your health!