Thank you for stopping by. Today I’d like to cover something that many are good at and others…not so much. From a golf swing, folding laundry, mowing the lawn, cleaning the garage or cooking a meal, following through is what turns effort into results.
GOLF
If you’ve ever played or even just watched golf, you understand that the swing doesn’t end when the club makes contact with the ball. The follow through is what gives you power and direction. Without it, the ball won’t go where you are aiming.
BEYOND THE COURSE
The same principle applies beyond the golf course. You can run clothes through the washer and dryer then leave them piled up on the bed or in the laundry basket. The job isn’t finished. You can mow the lawn but if you don’t bag the clippings, run the edger and blow off the sidewalk, the yard doesn’t look complete. You can cook a meal but if you leave dirty dishes piled high, leave a greasy stove and a dirty floor, the job isn’t finished. A half a** attempt won’t bring the satisfaction following through will.
HEALTH
Health is no different. Many of us take the first step which involves scheduling a checkup. We plan on getting the test, screening or intend to follow up on your provider’s recommendation. Often life gets busy and it’s easy to forget. Making the appointment gets put on the back burner, the screening slips your mind and before you know it months or years have gone by. Keep in mind early detection saves lives.
A FEW POINTERS
- Start with an end goal in mind. Picture how great it feels when the laundry is put away, the yard looks manicured, your kitchen isn’t a petri dish of bacteria and your health questions are answered. That image can motivate you to finish.
- Make the next step easy. Put reminders on your calendar, make a list, keep paperwork handy or schedule your appointment before you leave the doctor’s office. Small steps remove excuses.
- Give yourself credit for following through. It’s not about perfection, it’s about building a pattern of completion one step at a time.
BABY STEPS
You don’t have to do everything all at once. Like golf, each shot is played one hole at a time. In health it starts with the first appointment or test. Most importantly, don’t stop halfway. Whether you’re standing on a fairway, staring at the basket of laundry or making time to schedule that health check, remember the follow through. It’s what turns good intentions into actual results.
HDD
At High Desert Doppler, we see firsthand how important follow through is for your health and peace of mind. Diagnostic imaging can give you clear answers. Sometimes it confirms that everything looks normal and other times it catches something early and enough to treat effectively. Either way you win because you “didn’t leave your swing unfinished.” If your health care provider determines that diagnostic ultrasound is indicated, please give us a call at 505-350-3397.