Any parents will understand the frustration associated with getting into a disagreement with someone who is using poor logic. Whether that is a tired toddler arguing that they don't like something that they have never tried before or a grumpy teenager refusing to tidy their room because their friends don't have to do it.
A good grasp of logic and the ability to apply critical thinking makes the world a better place.
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Square breathing is a simple mindfulness exercise that can help everyone. Life as a dentist can be very stressful. This can help you to reset more quickly after a particularly stressful event.
It is also a great thing to teach your patients. It can ease the discomfort often associated with dental anaesthetic injections and can also help when taking impressions or X rays both of which can feel like a bit of a mouthful. A few months ago I wrote about finding your "why" as recommended by Simon Sinek. Then that lead on to creating my golden circle. This helps me to reflect on all opportunities that come my way so that I can decide if they are really worth pursuing and if my skillset is likely to work well for that particular task.
To ensure that I reflect upon this regularly I have adopted an idea recommended in the fantastic book Peak Performance (http://www.drchrisharper.co.uk/blog/book-review-peak-performance) about putting your purpose statement in places you will see regularly, particularly in places where you may face tough challenges. If you have ever browsed a library shelf containing “personal development” books but only to walk away without any books in your hand because you just didn’t know where to start, then peak performance could be perfect for you.
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