2006 is here giving us a clean slate and an opportunity to create a great year. How are you planning on going about it? Are you going to use the same strategies as you did in the past?

Many of us tend to do the same thing every year getting us similar results. Maybe it’s the resolutions that we don’t keep or the big goals that we can’t seem to achieve. Perhaps you make a list of things to accomplish and actually do it. You might even plan your year and have it work out each time.

The important thing at this time is to ask yourself if you are being the person you want to be. Do the things you want to achieve support you in being that person? If they do, then absolutely set them as goals. If not, ask yourself why you have that as a goal or resolution.

If your vision is to be a healthier person, what are the habits that that person would have? Base your decisions around becoming something rather than stopping something you like or starting something you don’t like. Enjoy the process of being a healthy person rather than hating the stair master or depriving yourself of tasty foods.

If you are a compulsive project starter like me, how about finishing a few? Some people don’t need to take on more. They need to take things off their plate. If you always accomplish everything you set out to do, it may be time to look at why you undertake so much. Is it actually serving you in being the person you want to be or is the accomplishing or busy-ness just making you feel significant?

Whatever your situation, this is a time of reflection. Use this opportunity to observe yourself and grow.

Dr Paul wanted to start the New Year off with a new look. The entrainment area has been painted and the tables have been redone. Our exam room has also been moved to behind the reception area. Dr Paul spent his holidays making the changes. But, do not feel too bad for this guy. He is going to Costa Rica for two weeks.

While he is gone, we will have a new face in the office. Dr Maureen Neskar (a.k.a. Dr Mau) will be entraining for Dr Paul while he is away. Of course Dr Paul would only recruit his finest colleagues, your are in capable hands with Dr Mau.

Dr Mau is originally Selkirk, Manitoba. She has been living in Toronto for the last 18 years and has been a chiropractor for the last 15 years. She has been a Network Spinal Analysis Practitioner for the last 6 years.

In 1999, Dr Mau had a cycling accident which made her re-evaluate her life. This time of introspection is when she discovered Network Spinal Analysis.

The accident hasn't stopped Dr Mau. She loves cross-country skiing, running, and she is cycling still. Other interests: the outdoors, canoeing, and travel. She has travelled extensively through Europe and North America.