Mental trainers also help their clients acquire time management skills and build effective interpersonal relationships. The goal is to integrate physical and psychological skills so that they may perform well. MT, however, should be viewed as a part of a total training program that includes physiological, biomechanical, nutritional and other components. Mental training should begin with goal setting. Chiropractors should survey themselves to determine their strengths and weaknesses.
Goals focus attention, block-out distractions and direct behavior.
Third, a plan of action should be established for each goal. Fifth, after a specific amount of time, an evaluation should take made to determine if goals are being achieved. Finally, goals should be challenging, measurable, realistic, achievable and person-specific. It is also a good idea to prioritize goals and establish target dates for the their accomplishment. So, the first skill that chiropractors should learn is how to relax.