The first quarter of the year is complete, and it’s the first major check point of 2006 – how did your results measure up to your expectations? It’s so important to be objective – you can’t fix the problems if you pretend they aren’t there. Be honest, and evaluate your first quarter performance.
Celebrate the victories – if you hit new patient or office visit goals in the first quarter, be proud, acknowledge those who helped you get there (reward the behavior you want), and quickly reset the new goals to preserve your momentum. In fact, you’re better off if you have a series of goals set, so that as you hit each milestone, you are already on the path to the next breakthrough (the 10%/20% Rule.)
If you’re behind the pace you anticipated, ask questions to guide your thinking toward effective solutions. Are my goals realistic? Are my time frames reasonable? Am I willing to pay the necessary price in time, energy and capital to make it happen? What additional resources would I need to accelerate the process? Where are the blind spots, tolerations and weaker areas that are holding me back?
Answering questions like these will clarify your present position and define the strategies for growth. Planning is easier when your outcomes are crystal clear. Then, when you take action, you have the confidence to give it everything.
Springtime is a time of awakening, and your community will be responsive to a positive message of health and wellness. Encourage better lifestyle choices now, when people are receptive to exercising and eating better. And if you could use a little tweaking of your own health and wellness habits, this is a perfect time to get it done. Happy Spring!
Oh, yes, and please make sure you are properly registered for SpringFest, not only the seminar, hotel and travel arrangements, but all the great special events planned that require pre-registration – don’t miss out!
Product of the Month – The Twelve Disciplines of Successful Practice
Exercise Of The Month – The 10%/20% Rule (Pages 142-3)
Celebrate the victories – if you hit new patient or office visit goals in the first quarter, be proud, acknowledge those who helped you get there (reward the behavior you want), and quickly reset the new goals to preserve your momentum. In fact, you’re better off if you have a series of goals set, so that as you hit each milestone, you are already on the path to the next breakthrough (the 10%/20% Rule.)
If you’re behind the pace you anticipated, ask questions to guide your thinking toward effective solutions. Are my goals realistic? Are my time frames reasonable? Am I willing to pay the necessary price in time, energy and capital to make it happen? What additional resources would I need to accelerate the process? Where are the blind spots, tolerations and weaker areas that are holding me back?
Answering questions like these will clarify your present position and define the strategies for growth. Planning is easier when your outcomes are crystal clear. Then, when you take action, you have the confidence to give it everything.
Springtime is a time of awakening, and your community will be responsive to a positive message of health and wellness. Encourage better lifestyle choices now, when people are receptive to exercising and eating better. And if you could use a little tweaking of your own health and wellness habits, this is a perfect time to get it done. Happy Spring!
Oh, yes, and please make sure you are properly registered for SpringFest, not only the seminar, hotel and travel arrangements, but all the great special events planned that require pre-registration – don’t miss out!
Product of the Month – The Twelve Disciplines of Successful Practice
Exercise Of The Month – The 10%/20% Rule (Pages 142-3)
