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When I was playing basketball as a kid, I always thought of my coach as a leader. Whatever the coach said, I did. My mantra was, “Hey, we have to listen to the coach.” It wasn’t until years later, however, that I fully understood the potential value of a coach. Through coaching, I have learned to understand my strengths and how strengths can become weaknesses if you don’t manage them well. In recognition of Oct. 6 as National Coaches Day, I am reflecting on the major role coaching has played, and continues to play, in my life. I reached some milestones early in my career just by working hard. While I sometimes listened to advice from consultants, I took the knowledge they shared for granted. “Hey, I don’t need a consultant,” I’d tell myself. “I can do this.” Then, I just kept working. I didn’t know that even though I was moving in the right direction, I wouldn’t get where I wanted to go until I developed some clear long-term goals for myself. After struggling through my first three years in business, I finally realized I needed help. It is hard to see your way out of a forest when you’re stuck in the middle of it. But a coach can help you step back, see the forest as a whole, and find the best path forward.
I first considered working on my personal and professional development after listening to podcasts and webinars that strongly recommended it. I took the CliftonStrengths Assessment and learned what my strengths are. But I needed a coach to figure out what to do with that information. In an initial consultation, I asked my coach, “What am I going to get out of this?“He explained that the process would give me a better understanding of how to apply my strengths in my business and my life, with a goal of achieving continuous improvement in both areas. “OK,” I said. “We’ll try it.” And since then, we have just kept going. I have worked with my coach, Jeff Liscum, for three and a half years. One of the biggest insights I’ve gained is that a person’s strengths can be a gift, and they can also be a curse. My strength is that I’m an achiever. That is a good thing, but if I take it to extremes, I risk getting to a place where I’m so set on achieving things that I don’t make time for anything else. Another risk is that people may think I don’t care because I don’t always stop long enough to celebrate their wins. These insights have made me a better manager. It’s easy to underestimate the impact a coach can have on your life. Looking back, I will never forget some of the kids I have coached in basketball, whose parents would tell me, “Man, they sound just like you in some of the things they say.” Any time a parent lets their child work with a coach, they need to ask themselves if they want their child to take on the character traits of that individual, because that’s how powerful that coach’s role is. If you need help navigating the wilderness or reaching your potential, try consulting with a coach. Vet them thoroughly and find someone you can trust. If your experience is anything like mine has been, you will learn to use your strengths to grow, personally and professionally, to the next level. Like me, I think you’ll be grateful for that!
-Dr. Jerome Adams
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THE MENTAL SHIFT BEHIND BETTER EATING
You Need a New Dialogue, Not a New Diet
Repeat this thought instead: “Food can comfort me in the moment, but real happiness comes from deeper places.” Now you’re seeking peace, not pie. Do you feel out of control and think, “I can’t stop eating” ? Yes, you can. You own your arms, your fork, and your next move. Remind yourself: “I may want more, but I choose when to stop.” That’s strength and autonomy.
You’ve tossed the junk food. You’ve Googled “healthy recipes.” You’ve sworn off dessert … again. But despite your best intentions, your late-night snack turns into a secret sugar rendezvous. What gives? It’s not your willpower. It’s your mindset. Healthy eating has less to do with your stomach and more with what’s happening between your ears. The beliefs you carry about food, those quiet little thoughts that zip through your brain unconsciously, are the real drivers of your habits. Take this classic thought: “I have to eat healthy all the time.” Sounds noble, but it feels like a punishment or a need for perfection, which is exhausting and unsustainable. Every time you think this, try swapping it with: “I get to choose how I nourish myself.” That simple shift puts you back in the driver’s seat, steering you toward empowerment, not burnout. Or maybe you’ve told yourself, “I have terrible eating habits.” That’s not a fact, it’s judgment. A better spin? “I have habits I’m ready to upgrade.” Now you’re someone on a mission, not someone stuck in shame. Then there’s the emotional trap: “Eating makes me happy.” Spoiler: It doesn’t. It gives you a sugar rush and a dopamine blip, but that’s not joy; it’s a high.
And when you slip? Don’t spiral. Instead of “I shouldn’t have,” ask: “What can I learn for next time?” Growth is always on the table; you just have to reach for it. So, yes, eating well starts with vegetables. But thriving? That starts with your thoughts. Flip your mindset, and you won’t just eat better; you’ll feel better, too.
CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES
“I appreciate my time I spent at Horizon, the therapist helped me with my balance, and I met all my goals! The staff was awesome. They were friendly and professional. I would highly recommend them. They definitely earn five stars!” –Carol
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PLYOMETRICS POWER UP ATHLETES’ GAME If you’ve visited a gym or fitness center recently, you may have noticed people hopping on and off large boxes or crouching and pouncing like tigers. These fitness fans are engaging in plyometrics, or jump training, an increasingly popular strength-training and injury-prevention regimen. JUMP START
stops, pivoting, and changing direction. This exercise can help prevent injuries to the ACL and ankle by improving young athletes’ balance and biomechanics. Plyometric exercise is also useful in the late stages of rehabilitation of athletes with knee and ankle injuries. Starting slow is essential to preventing injuries, however. Proper form and recovery are critical. Beginners should start with low-impact versions of these exercises and move
Plyometric exercise is an explosive, jump-based type of workout that improves leg and core muscle strength and increases power and speed. Originally developed to train Olympic track and field athletes in the 1970s, plyometrics today are being used by athletes and weekend warriors in a wide variety of sports. When performed correctly, plyometrics can improve vertical jumps and ability in athletes in soccer, lacrosse, basketball, football, volleyball, and other team sports. However, plyometric exercise places considerable strain on bones and joints. Supervision by a physical therapist is essential to ensure proper form and correct landings to avoid injuries. Beginners should undertake only carefully paced, low-intensity movements to build strength gradually.
up gradually to more advanced jumps. People with bone or joint problems, or who are in poor
physical condition, should not attempt plyometrics.
If you are interested in improving your back, hip, and core strength and preventing injuries during fast-paced team sports, contact us today for an individualized assessment. We will help you develop a program that is perfectly suited to your current level of fitness and strength and future goals!
Plyometrics are an accepted part of injury prevention programs, especially for preteens and teens in team sports that require a lot of sudden starts and
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EXTRA-CRISPY RANCH CHICKEN CUTLETS
Inspired by TheCookieRookie.com
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 oz ranch seasoning, store-bought (1 packet) or homemade
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3/4 cup flour
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Cooking spray
2 large eggs, beaten
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with olive oil and set aside. 2. Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. 3. Set out three shallow bowls. In the first, combine flour and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the eggs to the second bowl. Mix panko, Parmesan, and ranch seasoning mix in the third bowl. 4. For coating, dip seasoned chicken breasts in flour, coating both sides. Then, dip the chicken in the beaten eggs and, finally, the panko mixture. 5. Place each coated chicken breast in the prepared baking dish. 6. Spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray. 7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165 F and is golden brown.
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Easy Halloween Fun for Kids (Without Losing Your Mind)
Nail Halloween With Minimal Effort FUN, NOT FUSSY
Halloween has a way of sneaking up on you. One day, it’s back to school, and the next, you’re knee- deep in costume negotiations and candy debates. But here’s the good news: You don’t need an over-the-top haunted house or a monthlong Pinterest board to make the holiday memorable. With a few simple ideas, you can turn Halloween into a tradition your kids look forward to without totally exhausting yourself! Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt Who says egg hunts are just for spring? Fill plastic eggs with small candies, stickers, or tiny trinkets, toss in a glow stick bracelet or glow-in- the-dark sticker, and scatter them in the yard or house. With the lights off and flashlights on, it’s like Halloween hide and seek! Costume Creation Station You can forget the overpriced store-bought outfits that tear before dinner on Halloween night. Set up a costume
creation corner with old clothes, cardboard boxes, fabric scraps, and safe accessories. Let the kids go wild designing their own characters. These can be superheroes, TV characters, animals, or fun foods. Pumpkin Painting Party Carving can be fun, but it’s not always kid- friendly. Painting pumpkins is safer, cleaner, and just as festive. Grab some nontoxic paints, markers, and stickers, and let your kids transform their pumpkins into silly, spooky, or sparkly works of Halloween art. Haunted Story Walk Set up a path around your backyard or hallway with hidden story pages or flashlight stations. Each stop reveals part of a spooky (but age- appropriate) tale. For an extra-special touch, have an older sibling or adult dress up and narrate along the way.
Spooky Snack Lab Host a kitchen “lab” where your little monsters whip up their own creepy creations. Think monster trail mix, pretzel broomsticks, mummy- wrapped hot dogs, or bubbling punch with dry ice. The process is half the fun, and the mess is part of the Halloween magic.
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