As my birthday approaches this month I decided I would give myself a present. That present was a 100 mile bike ride, which I have never attempted, and today was the day. I prepared mentally for my bike ride yesterday and this morning awoke to anxious feelings as I got ready to start my journey. I headed out and through some challenges ended up doing 79 miles before I could not pedal another stroke. Sitting on the side of the trail, I wondered if I had failed or accomplished my goal. The longer I sat there the more I realized the importance for this particular "present" wasn't that I didn't accomplish my goal, but that I set a goal for myself and gave it my best effort.
Upon realizing the importance of the goal I thought of you my patient, reader and health conscious person. I challenge YOU to set a physical goal for yourself. It can be as simple as walking down and back to the mailbox 10 times a day or as complex as running a marathon this coming year. The goal should be something you haven't done and will require you to work to achieve. As the title implies it is really a challenge for you birthday. It is the present of good health and achievement that you are going to give. When you set out on the journey, realize I will be there as your cheerleader, encouraging you each step of the way. If you are one of my acute or chronic pain patients with limitations we can sit down and discuss your goal. The purpose is not for you to ride a 100 miles or run a marathon, it is to become active and give back to your body by enhancing your health.
Remember I believe in YOU and believe YOU can do this.
Your friend in Health & Fitness,
Dr. Jonathan Smith
PS
I will complete my 100 mile journey...stay tuned.
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you should be proud of yourself for your accomplishments today. it's the stepping stone to the 100 miles.
ReplyDeletethanks for encouraging your patients to make healthy goals and that you will do what you can for supporting them in their needs for those goals