Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Bulletin Fall 2016 - 47

Healing All self-assessments can be found at jenbutlerpartners.com, or through the use of Google to search for other such assessments. Daily Stress Test Carrying around the Holmes-Rahe Stress Scale or accessing a computer to take an online selfassessment isn't always feasible. It's the daily, inthe-moment awareness of your stress levels that is most important in ensuring you don't reach and cross your stress threshold. Having pocket tools- those easy-to-use tools readily accessible throughout the day- such as the Daily Stress Test can help you gauge your stress and wisely choose the appropriate coping methods for your stress level in any situation. To make the most of the Daily Stress Test, be sure to answer in facts, not feelings. Facts are specifics that people can discuss. Feelings are personal responses that people can validate. 1. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being no stress and 10 being overwhelm, what is your stress level? 2. What specifically is creating your stress? 3. What is your current stress response? 4. How is this stress response holding you back in this situation? 5. What can you accept, alter, or avoid right now to create a new situation? 6. After execution of Step 5 again ask, "On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being no stress and 10 being overwhelm, what is your stress level?" If your number hasn't changed, repeat the process. If the number has decreased, continue with your coping method until your number is 5 or less. Fall 2016  PCSO Bulletin Next Steps Now that you've acknowledged that you are stressed, and have a greater understanding of the importance of assessing your stress, follow these steps to effective stress management: 1. Commit to learning more about your type of stress and how your stress response impacts the way you live. Without continued discovery of what sets you off, you will never live your optimal life. 2. Connect to a stress management coach via social media or in person. You can gain a lot of insight by reading an expert's blog, viewing webinars, attending seminars, or even working with a coach one-on-one. 3. Change just one thing. You can start with the easiest, or the one that will make the most impact in your life. Regardless, it's time to change the way you do, think, feel and live if you want your stress level to change.  Take the next step in reducing your stress by attending a Catalyst Seminar and downloading this free e-book. Jen Butler, MEd has been working in the area of Stress Management and Resiliency Coaching (S.M.a.R.T.) for over 25 years. She speaks to dental professionals all around the globe on the impact stress has on their lives and businesses. JB Partners offers an array of tools, resources, and services so you can go from frustration and dread to clarity and momentum! 47 http://www.jenbutlerpartners.com http://www.jenbutlerpartners.com http://www.jenbutlerpartners.com/catalyst-seminars/ http://www.jenbutlerpartners.com/smartservices/ http://www.jenbutlerpartners.com/smartservices/

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