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stress management feature 41. See the Sun: the blue sky and sunshine change your mood (any mood ring will tell you it's true). Read "Why is Vitamin D So Important for Your Health" at www.hcplive.com. 42. Change Your Reading: let your reading material make a statement. Subscribe to any of the 50 Best Magazines as stated by the Chicago Tribune and throw out all those gossip magazines you have in your office and home. 43. Start a Recognition Program: it helps you to look for what people are doing that's right. Follow Chester Elton, author of The Carrot Principle, on Twitter @chesterelton. 44. Office Themes: change up your environment for a week or longer and let creative juices flow. Visit www.catchmyparty.com for a full list of themes and decorations. 45. April Fool's Day, Every Day: make work fun and energizing for everyone. Check out www.aprilfoolzone.com for some harmless silliness. 46. Office Garden: bring the outdoors inside. Find the perfect plants for your office at www.bhg.com. 47. One Thing at a Time: what you focus on gets resolved, nourished, developed and remembered, even the bad stuff. Watch Tony Robbins explain 'How to Focus on YouTube. Change Your Mind 48. Negative-Neutral-Positive Thinking: taking negative thoughts to positive can be tough, so remember the neutral. Complete the activity at www.jenbutlercoaching.com. 49. Reframe Problems: if you think differently about your problems, your problems change. Use the Reframing Matrix at www.mindtools.com 50. Develop a Mantra: an oldie and an effective goodie. Go through "How to Create Your Own Mantra" at www.joshuazuchter.com. 51. Use Affirmations: reminders of your greatness are powerful in reducing stress. Download "Unique Daily Affirmations" to your phone. 52. Act As If...: feelings follow behaviors. Act as if you are happy and soon you will find it to be true. Act as if you love your job and you will find a new passion within. Watch Marie Forleo interview bestselling author of Turning Pro Steven Pressfield, www.marieforleo.com/2012/11/turningpro and then get his book. 53. Say Something Nice: do as your momma says. Read The Power of NICE: How to Conquer the Business World with Kindness. 54. Dump Worry: it's a waste of time and energy. Plus, it limits your power to seek alternative solutions. Listen to Dale Carnegie's classic How to Stop Worrying and Start Living on Audible. 55. Daydream: it's a natural boost for creativity, relaxation and stress relief. Find article "Why Does Daydreaming Get Such a Bad Rap?" on WebMD.com. 56. Sam, I Am...: finish the sentence "I am..." and discover yourself. Watch the Tedx Talk by Brene Brown: "The Power of Vulnerability. " 57. Self-Reminders: the most powerful stress reducer for situational stress. Change your front screen wallpaper to "This is but a moment and it too shall pass." 58. Change Your Questions: questions guide our thoughts. Want to change your thoughts, change your questions. Read Change Your Questions, Change Your Life by Marilee Adams. 59. Change Your Language: what you tell yourself, you believe. Review Bob Hitching's Positive Words list and use some to describe yourself. 60. Tell a Different Story: our brains are consistently filling in the gaps of any situation. Be careful of how you complete your stories. Check out Zac Sky's blog "Proof Your Brain is Tricking You." 61. Spa Day: everything about a spa says stress-less. TripAdvisor.com is a one-stop shop for destinations and reviews. 62. Join a Group: meet new people and make connections. Connect through www.meetup.com. 63. Walk in Nature: a 15-minute walk in the morning can ward off stress all day. Find the perfect trail for you at www.traillink.com. 64. Volunteer: give before you receive. www.volunteermatch.com will hook you up with the perfect organization for you. 65. Take a Real Vacation: vacations play a positive role in reducing stress not only when you take them to relax but also when you plan and talk about them. Find a reliable travel agent at www.angieslist.com. 66. Snack: fuel your body throughout the day and give it strength to face any challenge. Use www.fitnesspal.com to find healthy recipes and track all you intake. 67. Hug It Out: physical contact with a loved one releases endorphins and lowers blood pressure. Learn how to give great hugs at www.wikihow.com/Hug. 68. Set Intentions: before you start your day, set an intention to give yourself direction. Examples of daily intentions are at www.making-healthy-choices.com. Hobbies Work 69. Arts and Crafts: tapping into your creative side helps you look at situations in new ways. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dentaltown November 2013

Dentaltown.com Highlights
Howard Speaks: Not Getting it Done? Hire a Consultant
Professional Courtesy: Painful Advertising
Continuing Education Update
Second Opinion: The Role of Teamwork in the Third Era of Medicine
Deprogrammed Open Bite Can Help with Veneers
Bruxism Worse with Splint
Corporate Profile: Burbank Dental Laboratory
Product Profile: Eaglesoft 17
Debunking the Social Stigma of Stress
The Personal Side of Stress
In Your Face: Facing the Realities of Stress in Dentistry
When Tragedy Strikes: How to Prepare for and Recover from a Natural Disaster
The Latex Problem: It’s More Complicated Than You Think
Why Dentists Require Specific Exercise
How Much Money Can You Make When You’re Dead?
Denture Stabilizations with Small-diameter Implants
You Should Know: CrownMen
Product Profile: Synergy
Product Profile: NuSmiles ZR
Continuing Education: The New Evolution of Chariside CAD/CAM Technology
Ad Index
In This Issue: Dry Brush Inside Bottom Teeth First
Perio Reports
Dentally Incorrect
101 Ways to Reduce Stress
Achieving Goal Congruency

Dentaltown November 2013