Starting 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.…
Read MoreThe stress closet. A euphemism for all things scary, dark, and feared. A place we shove unwanted items or things we don’t want to deal with in a given moment. The closet is such a visual representation of all things deep and dark we have cliches about being in them, where our skeletons lie, and…
Read MoreHow stressed are dentists, really? The American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Dental Association used the same Likert scaling question* to determine the perceived stress levels of the American population and that of dentists, respectively. On the 10 point scale, Americans claim stress levels equal to a rating of 4.9 (mild-moderate) while dentists report…
Read MorePulitzer Prize-winning American novelist Ellen Glasgow wrote, “The only difference between a rut and a grave are the dimensions.” This makes me wonder if business owners find themselves in so many daily ruts, why do they keeping digging? What’s the cause behind the compulsory attitude and behaviors commonly repeated by owners that kills their practices,…
Read MoreProgressive Relaxation has been scientifically proven to help with reducing stress. It can be done anywhere and takes just moments to complete. Tips for Dental Pros: The dental chair is the perfect chair to practice progressive relaxation. Get to the office 15 minutes early, take out segments of your lunch hour, and stay late…
Read MoreJB Partners It’s early in the morning and the sun is barely rising. The yellow and red streaks across the sky only enhance the chill in the air. My son is home from college for the night and I can hear him rolling around in the next room, while my daughter is dressing for school,…
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