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State of Coping
August 01, 2009
We're nearing the end of another summer, and for most, it was a hot one. Kids will be starting back to school - and oh, here we go again.
Most people I know (dentists included!) are in a State of Coping. Get up, take a shower, drink a cup of coffee, head to the office, see the patients, put out the grassfires, deal with staff issues, fix the computer or next piece of equipment that needs repair, sign the checks, try to train staff members who can't seem to get things right, look at the balance sheet, answer phone calls, emails, and a zillion questions, and try to smile like you're having fun doing it the whole time. Go home, pay the bills, eat dinner, put out more grassfires. Go to sleep.
I know you.
I want to visit with you today about quitting coping. You know - stop living your life by just getting along until something tragic happens and then take action. That's no way to live, and I don't think it's the way you want to live. Unless your life is perfect, there's always room for more joy, more love, more peace, more fulfillment, and greater connection to others, even if you think you're doing better than coping.
I want to offer three absolutely proven ways to help start moving you out of the State of Coping into the Joy of Living. Take another minute to finish this article, then spend the next several months doing it.
1. Quit putting up with B.S. I know you know what I'm talking about. Telling the truth is the shortest line between two points. One of my favorite authors (who tells it like it is - unabashedly) is Brad Blanton, who flat out says the source of all stress is not telling the truth. Heaven knows that when I've not told MY truth, my stress is horrible. But I'm not just talking about poor judgment; I'm talking about what's happening in your office, with your patients, your dental skills, your communication skills, your staff's performance, your ability as a leader of your practice ... everything. Quit putting up with B.S. from anyone - and especially yourself.
2. Get cleaned up. Clean out (and up) your desk, your office, your car, your operatories, your yard, your finances, your body, your clothes, your appearance, your relationships - everything. Leave no stone unturned. You'll stay stuck in the State of Coping unless you make room for the Joy of Living.
3. You have room to grow, so quit pretending you're already grown. The Joy of Living is about making each day a fascinating day of discovery about the world, people, love, relationships, service and so much more. If you're not growing, you're in State of Coping. Read books that challenge you and your belief system, have the courage to open your heart, learn to listen deeply, be vulnerable, work with a coach or therapist, learn how to quiet your mind, mediate, feel your heart beat and learn how to truly breathe deeply. There's so much in this life to learn and grow from.
Stop wasting your time and your life by living in the State of Coping.
Learn about the Joy of Living.
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