Setting Goals For Back To School
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And we're back!
School has started.
Sports have begun.
It's the New Year for many families.
With that, many patients are making goals in terms of what they would like the fall to look like and how to prioritize their health.
I've had a few conversations with patients this past week about such goals and a common theme has been to pace yourself. It's easy to want to jump into everything all at once and have lofty visions of what the year will look like. But you can overdue your health goals!
I encourage you to spend some time in reflection on what matters to you the most.
What helps you feel the most like yourself?
I've had many people comment that it really helps them reframe their goals. Practically, for most people, the first step if not happening yet, is prioritizing sleep.
Adequate rest is KEY to support movement, stress, and nutrition. For most people this looks like a good 7 to 8 hours of sleep. If your kids are interrupting you multiple times in the night, you may need even more than that. We don't want exercise or other health goals getting in the way of your sleep.
Next up, Nutrition
Once you're consistently getting good sleep, the next area to focus on is often nutrition.
How do we avoid mix skipping meals?
Are we having a balanced plate (half a plate for some vegetables, a quarter starch, a quarter protein).
Can we do anything to make this a little bit easier to avoid the millions of decisions every single day?
Let’s set you up for a great fall
There are SO many things to reflect on, and it's easy to get overwhelmed and subsequently stuck.
Don't hesitate to reach out if you need support in making your health goals specific and achievable!
Hi, I’m Dr. Janine, ND
I’m a Naturopathic Doctor currently practicing in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
I truly believe that our enjoyment of life is closely tied to how we feel physically. When we’re healthy, we can take on anything. But when we feel off, even the simplest tasks become overwhelming. I’ve been through hormonal shifts, sleepless nights as a parent, and the stress of balancing everything. But I also know that with the right strategy, we can go from surviving to thriving—and create a healthy, thriving family in the process.
I look forward to meeting you soon.
- Dr. Janine, ND
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