Q:

Good morning Doc and welcome back,

I am one of the docs whom feel burnt out.  While I try my hardest to 
listen with patience, be calm and relaxed and think rationally, I find 
that i grind my teeth, my palms sweat and i relax less at home.  I am 
sure it has something to do with new staff, a bit slower this past 
month and just planning our own wedding.

You had mentioned some books, tapes, consultants who may be able 
to help.  I would be very interested in finding out more about how to 
get some help.  Right now, MY STRESS is the only thing holding us 
back from breaking more records.

Thanks for the info.  Have a wonderful day.
A:

Thanks for your e-mail. I receive a number of similar e-mails on a weekly and at times 
daily basis. If you spend sometime visiting my webpage under Cyberconsulting you will 
find many e-mails and my replies there that will assist you in turning things around. Also 
on the webpage is a section called Practice Tips .. there is a wealth of information there as 
well.

As far as a consultant .. you have many choices. I also have on my webpage an area called 
Weblinks .. you can visit a number of these consultants there. Before you invest time and 
money getting a coach you must first take a pledge to make the changes at get outside your 
box. There is no sense getting further frustrated knowing what to do and not doing it. But 
.. this is a business and even with the best instruction at school those without business 
smarts will find it harder. It would be an ideal world if we just adjusted and people kept 
pouring in the office .. but this is not the case.

As far as recommendations here goes. I have taught recent classes with Dr. Pete 
Fernandez's Discipline Seminars .. they are help in Atlanta. The next one will be in a few 
months and will be in Asheville, North Carolina. He has a number of great books that will 
stimulate you .. he also has a consulting program with close contact and personal time. If 
interested in attending a seminar as my guest for free or to find out about his consulting 
program or books .. call them at 1-800-882-4476. 

Also .. you may need to boost your energy by flying from home and attending a few 
Parker seminars .. there is the Karl Parker seminars and the Parker seminars .. both of 
these can be found on my webpage as well under weblinks. Each offers a number of 
classes with different speakers.

There are many other consultants .. from Mertz to Singer .. if you get their number from 
my webpage and then call them .. you may be able to attend their program for either free or 
a discount if you mention you want to review their program and is there an introductory 
price.

Good Luck and if you wish to write your concerns and practice stops to me I will do my 
best to assist you as well.


Have a Great Day

Dr. M