Chiro1Source - April 2022

Chiro1Source - April 2022

And 1 Important Request! 2 Children’s Books to Read to Your Kids

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When I was a kid, my favorite book in the whole world was “The Little Engine That Could” by Watty Piper. I loved to snuggle in

I loved this book as a kid because the Little Engine was the underdog in her story. It was so satisfying to cheer for her and see her succeed against the odds! The memory of that feeling popped in my head when I heard that Saturday, April 2, is International Children’s Book Day. But when I thought about it more, I realized I actually still love the same type of story. These days, I read a lot of nonfiction books, and many of them have a similar message of working hard and persevering through trials to find success. They’re inspiring, and I still get to cheer on the underdog. There’s plenty of suspense even when I know the main character goes on to become one of the greatest leaders in business, politics, or religion! I also love to read these books because they give me access to the minds of people who would probably never give me the time of day in real life, like Ray Dalio, or who have already passed away, like Winston Churchill and Andrew Carnegie. I can learn about their mistakes to avoid making them myself, and use their responses to challenges to find clarity in my own life. Marah and I both see a lot of value in reading, so we’ve started our son Bennett out early! He isn’t quite to the level of “The Little Engine That Could” yet, but he has started “reading” the “Little Blue Truck” books by Alice Schertle. His favorite is the “Little Blue Truck” board book, which tells the story of a pickup truck full of animals that gets pushed off the road when a big truck blows by. The pickup gets back on track, only to find that the truck that blew past it is stuck in the mud! It would be easy for the pickup to keep going, but it stops to help, along with all of its animal friends. Like “The Little Engine That Could,” I think the “Little Blue Truck” books have great messages about perseverance, friendship, and doing the right thing. Right now, Bennett is more excited by the “beep beep!” noise the truck makes than he is about morals, but we’re getting there. He actually looks at the books when we read to him now. That’s a step up from grabbing the books, flipping through the pages, and chucking them to the ground! If you have any suggestions of great kids books we could get for him, let me know. We’d love to expand his library with more underdog stories.

and listen to my parents read it. You’re probably familiar with the story, but just in case you’re not, it goes like this:

The tale starts when a big locomotive breaks down

during its quest to pull a train full of toys over a mountain. The people who run the railroad ask other locomotives to take over for the one that gave out, but they all refuse.

Eventually, the only one left to ask is the “Little Engine” — a small engine that really has no

business pulling such a big train.

Still, the brave Little Engine accepts the task. She hitches herself to the train and heads up the mountain, repeating “I think I can, I think I can” to keep herself going. It’s a tension- filled few pages,

but eventually she makes it!

“Right now, Bennett is more excited by the ‘beep beep!’ noise the truck makes than he is about morals, but we’re getting there.”

6 WAYS TO DRINK MORE WATER WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT IT Raise a Glass — Or Several Staying hydrated is one of the pillars of healthy living. In fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, women should drink 11.5 cups (92 ounces) of water a day, and men should drink 15.5 cups (124 ounces) a day. But, if we’re being honest, water can be pretty boring to drink — there are things we’d rather be drinking, and busy schedules make it difficult. Here are some ways to work more water into your daily routine to promote optimal health.

It’s Never HOW TO SE

If you live in a warm climate, April might already be flip-flops and shorts weather. (Here in North Carolina, some folks wear them year-round!) But even if it’s still chilly outside, it’s not too early to stock up on Archie’s flip-flops and start selling them to your patients.

BEGIN AND END YOUR DAY WITH WATER. Make it a routine to drink a large glass of water upon waking up and before going to bed. “Bookending” your day like this ensures that your body is hydrated for both the day and night ahead. DRINK A CUP OF WATER WITH EACH CUP OF COFFEE. Many of us are used to drinking more than one cup of coffee throughout the day. If you drink a glass of water with each cup of coffee, you’re sure to stay hydrated. Keep in mind that while coffee is a liquid and contains water, it’s not very thirst-quenching. ICE IS YOUR FRIEND. Each time you pour a drink or make a smoothie, use lots of ice! Your taste buds will hardly notice the difference, and you’ll still have lots of flavor while boosting your hydration. DRINK A FULL GLASS WITH SUPPLEMENTS OR VITAMINS. Many of us get in the habit of only taking a large sip of water with pills. However, whether you take a supplement, medication, or vitamin, wash it down with a full glass of water.

Archies are the flip-flops of choice for professional athletes, physiotherapists, and podiatrists. They look like regular, old flip-flops but offer the same comfort and arch support as an orthotic insole. That means they help align a patient’s entire body, alleviating aches and pains. Thanks to those features, Archies has convinced us — and our customers’ patients — that flip- flops aren’t just for summer anymore. Try these three sales strategies on your patients and you’ll sell Archies all spring.

CARRY AROUND A LARGE WATER BOTTLE. Taking your water with you in a large bottle reminds you to keep sipping wherever you go. Every chance you get, fill it up. The bottomless water bottle is a perfect way to work more water into your day. As a

bonus, you can use a measured bottle to see how much you’ve actually drank throughout the day!

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INFUSE YOUR WATER. Try giving your H2O an extra kick. Add berries, lemon, lime, or mint to your water to give it some flavor and help make it more enticing to drink! Water is important for a healthy body and mind, so follow these tips and stay hydrated!

Win a Portable Firepit

STRATEGY NO. 1: THE SUMMER PLANS CHECK-IN. During their appointment, ask your patient if they have any big plans for summer. They might have a tropical vacation coming up, or share their dreams of hanging out at the pool, barbecuing, or taking long walks. Almost anything they say can be a good jumping-off point to plug Archies as a comfortable, healthy alternative to typical flip-flops. By buying now, they’ll be ready for the first hot day of the year. STRATEGY NO. 2: THE IN-OFFICE TRY-ON. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: There’s no better way to make an Archies sale than having your patients try them on. A few steps could be all it takes to convert them from their old flimsy footwear. If you’re not sure how to get your patient to the try-on point, consider asking everyone you treat to swap their shoes for Archies during adjustments. r Too Early for Flip-Flops! ELL ARCHIES BEFORE SUMMER

BY ENTERING OUR MONTHLY RAFFLE!

Whether you’re a regular Chiro1Source shopper or just beginning to browse our website, we have BIG news for you: For every $25 you spend with us from March 31–April 28, you’ll be automatically entered 10 times into a raffle to win a fire pit! To sweeten the deal, we’re also donating 10 meals to Feeding America for every order placed in April. This raffle is part of a new program we’re rolling out to celebrate our website update. From this month forward, we’ll host a big giveaway every single month , and everyone who places an order of $25 or more on our website that month will have multiple shots at the prize.

STRATEGY NO. 3: THE RECOVERY BOOST REMINDER. Archies are a great choice for athletes because the postural alignment they provide reduces recovery time after a workout. If you treat an athlete, you can mention this and suggest they swap their house slippers for Archies or use them in the locker room at the gym. They’ll be eager to snap up a pair!

To place your Archies order before the summer rush, visit Chiro1Source.com.

For the month of April, shoppers will be entered into our raffle to win a Bonfire and Stand from the brand Solo Stove (a $469 value — learn all about it on our website!). This is an absolutely amazing prize. It’s a smokeless, portable firepit made out of stainless steel, and because it comes with a stand, you can use it pretty much anywhere, even on a wooden deck! The Solo Stove Bonfire and Stand won’t leave scratches or scorch marks, and you can fire it up with wood — which means it’s perfect for s’mores with your family or those upcoming summer camping trips. There’s no limit on the number of entries you can have , so stock up on as much inventory as you need during the month of April to increase your chances to win the firepit! When you visit Chiro1Source.com and place your order, you’ll be automatically registered for the giveaway. Every $25 you spend will earn you 10 raffle tickets.

Our team is incredibly excited about this new giveaway program, and we’d love your input to make it the best it

can be. Is there a particular product or device you’d love to win in a giveaway, either for your clinic or your home? Let us

HAVE A LAUGH!

know what it is, and we’ll add it to our shortlist! You can email suggestions to [email protected] any time.

May the odds be ever in your favor!

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2 Books All Little Kids Should Read 1 How to Drink More Water 2 Prepare Your Patients’ Feet for Summer 2 Enter Our Raffle to Win a Firepit 3

‘Chatter’: Your Guide to Thriving Under Pressure 4

TAKE YOUR INTERNAL PEP TALKS UP A NOTCH With Tips From ‘Chatter’

You probably know about the benefits of positive self-talk, but have you mastered it? If not — or if you’ve never heard that phrase — “Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It” by Ethan Kross may be the most important book you read in 2022. Positive self-talk is something most of us engage in daily. It’s the “you can do this” nudge you give yourself to combat dark thoughts like “I don’t know what I’m doing” and “no one will take me seriously” before a big presentation. But few resources give you precise strategies for how to engage in positive self-talk effectively so you can make those negative impulses go away. “Chatter” is an exception to the rule, perhaps because it was written by an actual psychologist! Leaning heavily on scientific research and engaging case studies, Kross offers concrete tips for reducing negative thoughts (what he calls “chatter”) and giving your self- confidence a boost. One of his biggest tips, which drives a big chunk of the book, is the importance of creating “mental distance” during your internal pep talks.

Mental distance is exactly what it sounds like — stepping back mentally from your worries and problems so you can gain a new perspective. Kross goes over several ways to do this, including trying to “look back” at your current situation from one, five, or

10 years later; comparing this hurdle to tougher ones in your life; and shifting your internal monologue to third person so you can try talking to yourself as if you were your own friend. With these strategies, we can transform our thoughts, rather than avoid them. Of course, those suggestions just scratch the surface of what’s offered in the book. Kross also goes over how to help your friends, colleagues, and employees eliminate chatter, and how mastering your inner voice will help you thrive under pressure. The magazine Inc. named “Chatter” one of the “4 Business Books That Will Accelerate Your Success In 2022” — don’t miss it.

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