Dental Consultant Data: What’s The Scenario?
Here’s a scenario that has happened to me as a dental practice employee as well as a dental consultant.
You wake up feeling fantastic. In fact, you even woke up before the alarm went off. Yes you slept like a baby. Honestly, you are not groggy or tired at all. Your coffee tastes extra delicious today and, wow, you look great in your outfit! You are thinking, “Did I lose weight?”
Fast forward to your drive to work. My goodness, you really caught every green light, and they played your favorite song on the radio! Today is going to be a wonderful day, you can feel it in your bones.
You get to your office humming your favorite song. So excited for what the day will bring, then look around and you see them — the Joy-Stealers. Lingering around watching your every move. They can take the form of a quick series of events that go wrong in the office. Maybe it is someone giving you that cynical side eye like, “Why are you so happy?” You quickly say to yourself, “Ignore them or what is going on. I’m not going to let this negative vibe get to me. This is going to be a good day.” Sound familiar? I am sure at one point in our career regardless if we are the dental team or dental consultant, we have experienced this type of situation. Perhaps it’s happening to us right now.
A Dental Consultant View of Joy-Stealers
We are minding our own business, yet they always find us. They cannot just leave us alone. Isn’t it weird how sometimes the very moment we feel immense joy, there is equally someone or something hanging around that wants to take it away from us? It is like the universe plays this weird game with us and I sometimes wonder if it is a test. If so, since we are imperfect humans, then most fail. We are bamboozled into the sphere of negativity. We are so quick to dismiss the good things in our life that make us happy if they accompany a little bit of a struggle. Rather if others are negative and do not understand or approve of our reasons to be happy. We start to second-guess ourselves and believe the hype, or should I say, “their hype.”
It is high time we stop letting outside influences rob us of our joy. Life is hard enough and it is rare to experience those special moments, so why not hold on to them and ride the wave. Those occasions when we do encounter this feeling can be a powerful driving force towards better relationships as well as increase our productivity in whatever task we are tackling.
Instead of just giving in to the dark side of negativity, what if we put up a fight?
3 Tips About Joy From A Dental Consultant
Let us talk about three ways to not only keep that joy but spread it with all those in our vicinity.
1) How To Help Others Share Joy In A Dental Practice
While experiencing this euphoric feeling, what if everyone we came in contact with got a little bit shared with them? We flip the script. Instead of allowing our joy to disappear, we turned it up a notch and influenced them to be more like us. If it is a series of events that are robbing our joy, we can remind ourselves, “This is just a temporary situation and things will change. They always do.”
2) Protecting Your Energy
Protect your energy and create a protective shield! When we allow something to steal our joy, it changes our energy. It changes the way we see things and how we interact with others. Create a protective shield with an opening to share joy. What I mean by this is creating an imaginary shield of armor that keeps out all the unfavorable energy. You see, it is a mindset. It is telling ourselves that we understand that things do not always go the way we want or expect them to go, and we cannot control other people’s behavior … but what we can control is ourselves and how we present ourselves. We must be strong enough to not allow situations and or others to wreck our peace and take us into their world of dismay. At the same time, we must in the middle of all of this, be able to allow our light to shine through and share our joy with others.
3) Recognize The Objective
Remember, we are there to help our patients. When our patients come into the office, they are coming to get answers from us. They need help with something, and expect us to fix their problems. We are there to provide a service and to give them our best. If we are entangled by Joy-Stealers, then our happy demeanor changes and the atmosphere and energy shift. Once this happens, we will not be able to help them in the most productive way, serve them in the correct way, and when we do not feel our best, we cannot provide our best. We have allowed whatever or whomever to win the battle and steal our precious treasure and bury it. We remain with feelings of irritation, frustration, and underwhelming to say the least. Our patients feel this and react to it. People buy on emotion, and it could cost us closing that deal, closing that treatment plan, fostering team and patient relationships, and/or dropping that bottom line.
Remember it is a mindset.
It is the right mindset. It is what our businesses need, and what we need. Will the Joy-Stealers go away? I am sorry to say, “No.” They have always been here and always will be. They are lurking around every corner waiting to destroy our spirit, but it is up to us to not let them in. Do not let anyone take your joy away. Stay in the zone and be the best you can be for yourself and your patients. Guard and protect your joy!
Denise Williams-Jones is a Dental Consultant who speaks all around the country, has designed continuing education courses for the American Dental Association, and is passionate about assisting dental practices increase their bottom line. If you need further assistance on protecting your joy, please reach out and let her help you and your team.
Love it!
Thank you Sendy!
Awesome work Denise!
Thank you Dr. Von Bulow!
Wow, Denise, this blog post really resonates with me! Your description of the “Joy-Stealers” and the way they seem to pop up just when we’re feeling our best is spot on. It’s like you’ve captured that exact feeling of optimism at the start of the day, only to have it threatened by external negativity. Your perspective as a dental consultant adds a unique layer to this experience, especially in the context of a dental practice.
Your three tips for maintaining and spreading joy in a dental practice are fantastic. I especially appreciate the idea of helping others share joy. It’s so true that our positivity can be infectious, and it’s a powerful tool to uplift not just ourselves, but everyone around us. And your emphasis on protecting our energy is crucial. We have to be mindful of the way external influences impact our demeanor and the quality of care we provide to our patients.
The reminder that our ultimate objective is to help our patients is something we should all keep in mind. When we allow the Joy-Stealers to impact our mindset, it affects our ability to serve our patients at our best. It’s all about maintaining the right mindset, and your words serve as a great reminder of this essential truth.
Thank you for sharing your insights and for being so passionate about assisting dental practices in increasing their bottom line while also focusing on the important intangibles like joy and positivity. Your dedication shines through in this blog post, and I’ll definitely keep these tips in mind in my own daily interactions. Here’s to guarding and protecting our joy!
I am so happy this resonated with you! It is so true that we must guard our joy as there always seems to be someone or something threaten it. Keeping this tips fresh in our minds help us individually as well as those around us and it really will spill over to our patients which is the ultimate goal. Keep protecting your joy!
Your words truly resonate with me Denise, as I’ve experienced those moments when everything seems perfect, only to have negative influences creep in and try to dampen the mood. It’s like you’ve captured that universal struggle we face to hold onto our happiness in the face of adversity.
Your analogy of creating a protective shield around our energy is brilliant. Just like a suit of armor, we can choose what enters our emotional space and what doesn’t. It’s empowering to realize that we have the power to control our reactions and maintain our positivity, even when things don’t go as planned. And your emphasis on the impact this has on patient interactions is spot on. Patients can sense the energy we bring, and maintaining a positive demeanor not only benefits us but also enhances the quality of care we provide.
I appreciate the reminder that Joy-Stealers might always be around, but it’s our mindset that truly defines our response. Your advice to guard and protect our joy is a valuable takeaway. I believe that fostering a strong and resilient mindset can truly make a difference in our daily lives and professional success.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom as a Dental Consultant. Your insights are not just applicable to dental practices, but to life in general. Here’s to embracing positivity, spreading joy, and standing strong against those Joy-Stealers! 🌈💪
This really is the universal struggle! I speak about this so passionately because I used to allow Joy-Stealers to steal my own personal joy. I am happy to help shed light on this subject as I think if we talk about it more and are aware of it, we can and will change. We will not change the Joy-Stealers, but we will change how we show up and deal with them. Happy you enjoyed the article.
I especially appreciate your reminder that as dental professionals Denise, our positive mindset directly impacts the care we provide to our patients. It’s a powerful reminder that our emotions and attitudes can influence outcomes, not just for ourselves but for those we’re serving.
Your message of resilience, of not letting external influences take away our joy, is something I’ll carry with me, both in my professional life and beyond. Thanks for being a beacon of positivity and for sharing your wisdom. Your passion for helping dental practices thrive shines through, and I’m sure many will benefit from your guidance.
What we do, how we show up, always impacts how we deliver patient care. It will benefit us beyond belief to apply these things in and out of the office. Happy to shed light on the subject.
Thank you, Denise, for sharing your expertise and passion. Your words are not only enlightening but empowering, and I’m grateful for the positive impact you’re making in the dental community. Your insightful blog post, “DENTAL CONSULTANT DATA: WHAT’S THE SCENARIO?”, truly struck a chord with me. It’s as if you’ve captured the universal struggle of those fleeting moments of joy being challenged by unexpected negativity. Your role as a dental consultant adds a unique layer of relevance, as I can see how this scenario plays out in the dental practice setting. More power!!!
You are welcome. I am pleased to hear that my article enlightened you. This is the universal struggle and if more of us subscribe to this positive mindset, we can change the culture in our dental practices.
Dear Denise Williams-Jones,
Your recent blog post titled “DENTAL CONSULTANT DATA: WHAT’S THE SCENARIO?” struck a chord with me in a profound way. Your vivid portrayal of those moments of joy being overshadowed by Joy-Stealers resonated deeply, and I couldn’t help but nod along as I read. Your perspective as a dental consultant adds a layer of authenticity, underscoring how this phenomenon can extend to the unique challenges of the dental practice environment.
Your three insightful tips are like a guiding light in navigating these situations. The idea of not just preserving but actively sharing joy is a beautiful concept. Your advice about building a protective shield against negativity is a powerful reminder that we have the agency to manage our own reactions and maintain a positive outlook.
Your emphasis on remembering our primary objective – aiding patients – and how Joy-Stealers can directly impact this mission truly hit home. Your closing message about cultivating the right mindset as a way to combat Joy-Stealers is a valuable takeaway. Thank you, Denise, for sharing your wisdom and experience. Your commitment to assisting dental practices and fostering positivity is commendable and inspiring.
This is wonderful. I am happy this resonated with you. Please pass those three tips along to anyone that will listen. We all need these gentle reminders from time to time.