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Why Not Shoot for the Best When It Comes to You?

By Sandy Schroeder

Questioning life can actually make a difference in what happens next. Most of us hesitate when we talk about our goals and our accomplishments, but the Greater Good Science Center, University of California Berkeley, suggests another approach. They encourage all of us to whip open the door of optimism and imagine "our best possible self," thriving in the best possible future.

Imagine What Life Could Be

They tell us to start with a simple exercise. Imagine life going as well as possible.  When you do that your goals may become a lot clearer and your motivation might kick in, helping you work a lot harder.

When I do that, I picture a home on the hill with a view with room for all of my books, and open green space for squirrels and bluebirds. Your dreams may be totally different. You may focus on a big career jump, or a move to the climate or culture you really want.

Once that door opens, you can dream whatever you want. At first, the idea can be intimidating, but if you look at the successful people that you know, most of them have done that all along.

My favorite doctor started life in a family full of hands-on workers who never went on to school, but he knew he was different. He just kept moving forward through school and on to medical school. He finally wound up as a director of a first class medical center, where he pursued his research, helped his patients, and reached out to help countless others. He dreamed big and made his dreams happen.

Another engineer who grew up in a snowy state always wanted to move west. He collected his degree and did the research to find a good job and settle into a sun-filled spot, where he could pursue his hobbies year-round, and never ever shovel snow again.

Where Will Your Dreams Take You?

  • Do you see yourself breaking new ground in your area of expertise?
  • Do you picture your family growing up and realizing their most important dreams?
  • Do you see life improving with a much better health focus that helps you live longer and better?

What happens if you don't dream big? You might just stay in your comfortable groove and eventually get to where you want to be, but becoming your best self with the most amazing future could be a lot more fun.

To learn more about your health, wellness and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Upland, Calif.

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