“I dread going into my office. There’s no fun in it and people are there just to collect a paycheck.” This quote from a doc sounds like most other practitioners I talk with every day. Work has turned into a daily grind, which adds to the pressure, stress and thoughts of doubt that you made…
Read MoreI was a guest on the the Relentless Dentist podcast where we discussed the very real and emergent topic of Dental Stress Reduction. In Episode 1 of this three-part series, we discuss the facts about about Stress in Dentistry. Listen to Episode 1: Stress in Dentistry-The Facts [audio-clammr mp3=”https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/podcastmp3/Episode_Jennifer_Butler_1.mp3″]Be sure to subscribe to the Relentless…
Read MoreI was a guest on the the Relentless Dentist podcast where we discussed the very real and emergent topic of stress in dentistry. In Episode 2 of this three-part series on Dental Stress Reduction, we discuss the facts about about What is Stressing Dentists. Listen to Episode 2: What is Stressing Dentists? [audio-clammr mp3=”https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/podcastmp3/Episode_Jennifer_Butler_2.mp3″]Be sure…
Read MoreI was a guest on the the Relentless Dentist podcast where we discussed the very real and emergent topic of stress in dentistry. In the last episode of this three-part series on Dental Stress Reduction, we learn the Top Coping Methods for Stress Listen to Episode 3: Top Coping Methods for Stress [audio-clammr mp3=”https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/podcastmp3/Episode_Jennifer_Butler_3.mp3″]Be sure…
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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 MoreOne of the most common questions I get is, “How do I know my stress levels are too high?” It is a great question to answer because if you knew when you’re levels are high then you could start to do something about it before you surpass your stress threshold. It’s especially important to understand…
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 MoreHolidays Stressing You Out The holidays mean different things for different people. We all experience and celebrate in our own ways; threading in various traditions, scheduling festive occasions, and attending once-a-year events that fill our calendars from the end of October into the new year. We also carry around a high level of expectation for…
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…
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