The Chronos Blog: Insights, Tips, and Trends in Veterinary Care

You don’t need another $700 gadget to get things done. Here are 3 very simple (and cheap) ideas to be efficient and successful. 1. An idea-capturing system Your new idea is so brilliant, that it might get you the Nobel prize. Or save lives. Or make millions. 17 distractions later, your genius idea is gone.…

Do you struggle to be on time? Do you subconsciously play a game to see how close to an appointment you can make it? Do you know someone who does? Simon Coronel, deservedly crowned World Champion of Magic and double “fooler” on the Penn and Teller show, shared how he cured his chronic tardiness. He…

Earlier this year, Shopify made the news after announcing that meetings were banned. This “useful subtraction,” as the e-commerce platform called it, was designed to free up time and allow employees to actually get stuff done. This bold move led to countless comments in the business world. So it’s worth looking into the decision and…

In other professions, saying “no” is reportedly the secret to success, the foundation of sanity, and the recipe for happiness. Meanwhile in vet med, saying no seems to be a huge no-no (pun intended). Following our 2 previous blogs (How to say no (part 1) and How to say no (part 2)), here are 4…

In a profession where we easily get pulled in 6 directions at once, saying “no” often seems impossible, rude, or unethical. Yet, saying “no” is critical to establish boundaries, protect your time, and shelter your personal life. 4. Don’t be wishy-washy Sometimes, providing a vague answer gives the other person a bargaining chip for a…

Saying “no” carries a significant stigma in our society. This is especially true in our profession, where our mission is to help others. Yet, there is a point where we need to realize that saying yes to every request is a recipe for exhaustion, overwhelm, and burnout. Here are 3 tips to say no gracefully.…

Written by Kate Boatright, VMD (Article published in Trends Magazine, an AAHA publication, in March 2023) In the lobby of the Anywhere Veterinary Clinic, a client is checking in for their appointment with a bouncing Labrador retriever at the end of the leash. Another client is waiting to check out with their very stressed cat…

Most of us think of our time in terms of days or hours. Dan Sullivan, founder of Strategic Coach and best-selling author, recommends managing your time one week at a time. He recommends having focus days, buffer days and free days. What does that mean? FOCUS DAYS Focus days are dedicated to vital tasks or…

Are you confused about the differences between a mission statement and a vision statement?  Chronos is coming to the rescue to un-confuse you. Here are some big differences between the two: . Your vision statement should be values-based, whereas your mission statement should be action-based. . Your vision is about why you exist, whereas your mission is…

Few employees enjoy a 4 day schedule. Immensely fewer have a 3 day schedule. 3 days??? Justin Lindsey, a Miami Chick-fil-A restaurant owner came up with this revolutionary idea: a 40-hour week condensed in 3 days, with 4 days off each week. The owner had 3 goals in mind: reducing burnout, increasing retention and offering…

Written by Marilyn Iturri (Article in PULSE, publication of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, in December 2022) View full article → “Where is Susie? I love her so much,” she announced. “I need to give her a hug! She was so kind when we talked on the phone.” The compliment would be welcome in…

“If your job is to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And if your job is to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” This classic quote, attributed to Mark Twain, is one of the best tips to get things done. It’s a way…