Because my training in dentistry was so specific, I have no other skills. Have you thought that before? I have, and I hear that all the time from other dentists! I thought it for much of my career. This thinking kept me stuck for years. It made me believe that I had no creativity and no options. Over time, I learned that this belief wasn’t true at all. After working with a career coach, getting therapy, and doing a lot of personal development, one day it hit me like a ton of bricks! I suddenly realized the truth: Dentistry is...
It’s your lucky day if you’re getting a little bored of reading my blogs… I have another podcast interview to share with you today! If you’ve invested so much of your time and energy to get into dentistry that you’re in it for life, think again. It’s scary to consider walking away from this career you’ve built, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. You can safely plan a career transition or modification before you feel too stuck. Sure, it’s still possible to diversify after you feel stuck, but why not get started early? There are many ways we can...
Is it too late to talk about the New Year? Probably… I know some would say we’re way beyond talk of resolutions, intentions, and productivity. My procrastination made me miss the hype that comes with Jan 1, the hype that reminds us how much fun it is get to “start over” and hope and plan for better things to come. Yes, this is what procrastination does: it makes you start a blog post the second week in January, and then you don’t sit down to finish it until 6 weeks later. I felt motivated. I promise. I knew my plans...
We are often held back from creating change because of our own limiting beliefs. These beliefs stop us in our tracks and try to protect us from taking risks. However, these beliefs are simply not true. Based on the experiences of six people from the Celebrating New Beginnings series who have made their own dental career changes, here are 5 Truths that can help you spark your own career shift. 1. It’s Never Too Late. Rick practiced dentistry for 17 years before he took his first break from dentistry. After six months of traveling and relaxing, he realized even traveling and...
