Over the last few days I’ve had conversations with several people going through difficult times. Having gone through such times myself it got me thinking about the ways that were helpful for me in overcoming those times. Today I’d like to share some of my favorite tips when facing adversity. Don’t be negative. Talking negatively…
read moreIn honor of Father’s Day this weekend I thought today I would like to share some of the lessons that I have found important in raising my two boys. Lead by example. Saying one thing and then behaving in a way that contradicts those words confuses any message. Above all else, I strive to show…
read moreMonths ago my 9 year old son told me that he’d like to do a “challenging race” with me. Both my sons have run 5K’s and other shorter distance races and have seen me complete some difficult races over the years so it wasn’t too shocking that he’d ask. Since he’d never run more than…
read moreRegardless of profession, there will always be things that help you to stand out within your field. Chiropractic is no different. Today I would like to share some things my patients tell me helps make the chiropractic experience in our office great. Being a good listener. I was taught early in chiropractic school that if…
read moreThe time of New Year’s Resolutions is nearly upon us. Resolutions are often made but rarely kept, usually because there is no series of action steps in place to achieve them. More effective than resolutions are repeatable processes. Below are some of my favorites for creating a better you and a thus a better year.…
read moreAs a chiropractor I assess people’s posture on a daily basis. In fact, I begin each examination with a basic postural evaluation. As I do this, I would estimate that 7 out of 10 people comment on how bad their posture is or has gotten. Today I’d like to discuss 4 crucial points I often…
read moreAs a chiropractor neck pain is something I deal with daily. As a result I’m frequently asked what can be done to reduce it. Today I’ll discuss 7 things I’ve found most effective for reducing neck pain. 1. Computer ergonomics. Neck muscles are small and designed for regular motion – looking up, down, side to…
read more1. There is never a perfect time. Whenever I speak to people about exercise I always like to start with this. The longer you wait the tougher it is to get started. Begin today even if it’s just a little something to build your confidence and generate some momentum moving forward. 2. Pain and soreness…
read moreDifficult times will happen to us all. They can be emotional, physical, job-related, personal or take many other forms. Below are 7 strategies I’ve found effective for dealing with tough times of any kind. 1. Focus on solutions. Unfortunately life is not a linear curve of happiness and successes. There will be times when things…
read moreIn life there are goals we know we can reach and those that we have a desire to reach but will not come easily. For the latter there are steps that must be taken and questions that need to be asked if we’re ever to get there. Today I’d like to share 4 steps I…
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