Steps for Change
A note from Janis… “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” By taking the first step toward change, you begin to change the way you think. In everything we do, the battle in the mind is the hardest, so change the way you think and you will change what you do. [...]
Rekindle Your Spirit
A message from Sandy. “Don’t deny yourself a sense of play—a chance to step down, relax, refresh yourself, put your mole hills in perspective and not let them become mountains.”—-Unknown We’ve all heard about the importance of resting a team before the big game so that the players will be physically renewed, even [...]
Change is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional
A message from Sandy. ”Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.”–Unknown I think most people recognize that change is constant, but it can still produce some fear and discomfort. It seems unnerving as we daily deal with life’s upheavals. Albert Einstein said, “In the middle of every difficulty lies [...]
For Fast Acting Relief Try Slowing Down!
A message from Sandy. ” Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; Who looks inside, awakens.”—-Carl Jung Perhaps it’s time to consider the value of relaxation and reflection. To make an effort to reduce the frenzy and sense of emergency that creeps into [...]
12 Steps to Powerful Living
A note from Janis… 1. Take personal responsibility for your life 2. Be honest 3. Take control of your thinking 4. Focus on the present 5. Forgive 6. Let go of fear 7. Lighten up and enjoy life 8. Take care of yourself 9. Love unconditionally 10. Keep learning and growing 11. Focus on what [...]
What’s Really Important?
A message from Sandy. Do you ever get those annoying chain letter e-mails? Well here’s one that I printed that made me think. Name the 5 wealthiest people in the world. Name the last 5 winners of the Miss America contest. Name 10 people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. Name [...]
Improving Your Preparedness
A message from Sandy. Are you winging it? Do you fake it ’til you make it? Or is solid preparation part of your regular routine? If you notice you frequently let your team members or your patients down by not being completely prepared, perhaps you’re not spending enough time and energy getting ready to meet [...]
How To Be Your Own Hero
A message from Sandy. Do you ever wonder how much time we spend waiting for someone to rescue us from situations we don’t like? It sure is tempting to sit around and hope that someone else will come and rescue us. Maybe we just don’t realize that we have always had the power to rescue [...]
IN OTHER WORDS…
A message from Terry: Clear communication is a vital step in winning any patient’s trust and cooperation. Patients are apt to resist when they feel: Confused Under-informed Ignored Overwhelmed Pressured With this in mind, we strive to clearly describe the current state of their dental health and the reasoning behind any proposed treatment plan. But [...]
