How to say no (part 3)
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...
How to say no (part 2)
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,...
How to say no (part 1)
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....
Article published in Trends Magazine, an AAHA publication, in March 2023
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...
How to boost your efficiency
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...
Confused About Mission Vs. Vision?
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...
Is a 3 day schedule possible in vet med?
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...
Remote-Team Builders Tackle Veterinary Hiring Dilemma
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...
Eat That Frog!
"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 to do what...
3 Rs to Beat Overwhelm
Whether it’s constant or hopefully temporary, we all feel overwhelmed. We feel like we’re drowning in to-dos, projects and “emergencies.” In his recent book, “Do Hard Things,” Steve Magness* offers a simple template to go from overwhelmed to serenity. We’ve improved...