1. Assess your strengths and weaknesses using the Spinal Hygiene Journal.
2. Create some realistic, specific, measurable goals in important areas.
3. Share your wellness plan with your health care practitioner to make sure you are on track.
4. If your plan involves changing patterns of activity complete a PAR-Q and You Form to help assess limitations.
5. If you answer yes to any PAR-Q questions check with your health care practitioner before making any changes in your activity levels.
6. Once you are cleared for activity use the Activity Calendar to keep track of your activity levels.
7. Begin your plan gradually. Take small steps at first.
8. Monitor and assess your progress using a Wellness Diary. Amend your plan as necessary or desired.
9. Celebrate your victories as you experience more vibrant health and a better quality of life.
10. Share your success with others. Wellness can be more contagious than disease.
11. If you fail to meet a goal, take failure as feedback. Learn from it and move on. Don't belittle yourself. View obstacles as opportunities in disguise. Modify your goals as necessary. For more information on goal setting, see Goal Setting Tips.
12. With persistence you will form good health habits, building a firm foundation for a wellness-based lifestyle. Gradually you will enjoy a healthier quality of life and impact your health destiny.

Congratulations on beginning the journey into wellness here at Life!

The joy is in the journey.
Celebrate your victories.
Share your progress with others.