Creating Goals

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Being goal oriented is a major factor in living a productive life, especially with a spinal cord injury. Creating goals helps to distract an individual from their injury.  I try to stay as busy as possible so that my mind does not dwell on what I can't do but rather focuses on what I can do.  There are certain universal goals that all individuals with spinal cord injuries need to participate in.  Developing a do-able schedule around these universal goals is the key to developing a productive lifestyle.  The doable schedule needs to be put into perspective based upon the importance of each goal.  Breaking the goals down into small, medium, and long-term goals gives an individual an understanding of the importance of each goal and stresses a timeline for each goal.

Universal goals

• Exercise Program

• Education

• Job World

• Eating Habits

• Hobbies

• Social Life

• Family Life

Being on a specific schedule, truly allows a productive lifestyle to be developed.

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• Breaking your daily schedule down by the hour helps to create a more productive lifestyle.

Disclaimer: This page contains observations and information from the personal experiences of Josh Basile. It is not intended as a substitute for the guidance and advice of trained medical professionals. Determined2Heal recommends that you always seek out guidance from healthcare professionals before partaking in any treatment.