When my daughter was growing up we used to play a game called Best and Worst. At the end of the day we’d ask her, “What was the best thing that happened for you today, and what was the worst?” It would always make her stop and think about how her day had gone. She was usually able to be grateful about something pleasant, and able to recognize and hopefully learn from something that was not. Come to think of it, we still play the game once in a while even though she is well into adulthood.
As a chiropractor I’ve been known to ask that question of my patients from time to time…with a little twist. What is the best thing you’re doing for your health and happiness? And what is the worst? Asked each day, the question gives us an opportunity to do better for ourselves. What can I eat to help myself? Is my posture causing me to feel depressed? Maybe I can add a little walking to my day, or go just a little farther. Would smiling help others, as well as myself?
I like this game.
To your health!
Dr. Petty