Words to Help Reduce Stress In the second part of this series on five magic words, stress management expert Jen focuses on the words “more” and “maybe,” and then offers four tips that answer the question “What do I do now?” Here is the last 2 words to help reduce stress: More If you want…
Read MoreWords reduce stress When talking about stress management, I don’t offer magic beans, magic pills, or magic wands. If you follow any of my writings, you know I’m not about the superficial Band-Aids and coping methods that make our lives and situations seem better for the moment. It’s about finding long-term, permanent solutions that build…
Read MoreIn my previous column, I identified and talked about the main reasons the holidays stress people out. In summary, often our fantasies and fairytales of the holidays get crushed by the predetermined outcomes we impose on them. Now I will talk about the top four ways and specific applications you can utilize to have a…
Read MoreYou’ve worked hard all year and you deserve time off during the holiday season. Most private practice owners find themselves working longer hours and more days to accommodate Joe Public’s desire to get years’ worth of work completed before their holiday party or insurance benefits lapse. You take the onslaught of patients now for fear…
Read MoreYour sitting next to the patient waiting for their response. You’ve done it right. Showed them all the x-rays with the bone loss. Described the hygienist’s findings of 5-6 mm pockets, bleeding, the pus. Providing them a pamphlet of periodontal disease and the oral-systemic consequences was the final touch in gaining their buy-in for their…
Read MoreStarting and Stopping Tasks Working with business owners each and every day around the issues of stress I hear a lot of “I’m gonna start” statements. I’m sure you say them yourself: I’m gonna start going to the gym. I’m gonna start going on date nights with my spouse. I’m gonna start connecting with patients more.…
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