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| Make a "dental" resolution this year! |
Did you know that one third of resolutions don’t make it
past the end of January, according to the time management firm FranklinCovey. This
year we encourage you to make a resolution to achieve the healthiest smile you
can, but do it the right way to avoid failing at your resolution. Most resolutions
fail because they’re not the right resolutions for you.
Your resolution may be wrong for one of three main reasons:
- Not personal - It’s a resolution created based on what someone else (or society) is telling you to change.
- Not specific - It’s too vague.
- No plan - You don’t have a realistic plan for achieving your resolution.
Your resolutions should be smart — and SMART. That’s an
acronym that stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and
time-bound. It works for goals and resolutions. Here is how.
Specific. Your
resolution should be absolutely clear. “Making a concrete goal is really
important rather than just vaguely saying ‘I want a nice smile.’ You want to
have a specific goal: what is a healthy smile to you? “Cavity free at my next
dental visit” — that’s going to be more effective.
Measurable. This
may seem obvious if your goal is a more beautiful smile. Then take pictures of
your smile over time so you can track your progress how your teeth look.
Logging progress into a journal can reinforce the progress, no matter what your
resolution may be.
Achievable. This
doesn’t mean that you can’t have big stretch goals. But trying to take too big
a step too fast can leave you frustrated, or affect other areas of your life to
the point that your resolution takes over your life. So, for example, having a
Hollywood perfect smile may be a stretch depending on the current condition of
your teeth. Instead focus on smaller steps. Start with being cavity free, then
work up to whiter teeth, and eventually to perfect shaped teeth.
Relevant. Is this
a goal that really matters to you, and are you making it for the right reasons?
“If you do it out of the sense of self-hate or remorse or a strong passion in
that moment, it doesn’t usually last long,” said Dr. Michael Bennett, a
psychiatrist and co-author of two self-help books. “But if you build up a
process where you’re thinking harder about what’s good for you, you’re changing
the structure of your life, you’re bringing people into your life who will
reinforce that resolution, then I think you have a fighting chance.”
Time-bound. Like
“achievable,” the timeline toward reaching your goal should be realistic, too.
That means giving yourself enough time to do it with lots of smaller
intermediate goals set up along the way. “Focus on these small wins so you can
make gradual progress,” Charles Duhigg, author of “The Power of Habit” and a
former New York Times writer, said. “If you’re building a habit, you’re
planning for the next decade, not the next couple of months.”
Make having a healthy smile a habit, a resolution and a goal
for this year. The best part is that you do not have to go at it alone. Call
our office and we can help you get started on your way to a healthier smile!
Miami Beach dentist, Dr. Mereos, and the Precious Smiles team look forward to meeting with you and developing a plan tailored to meet your individual needs. “We take pride in helping our patients achieve the best results in the least amount of time possible.”
You can make an appointment with our cosmetic dentist by calling our friendly staff at (305) 532-9114 or by visiting http://www.precioussmiles.com. Please don't hesitate to contact Precious Smiles if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, veneers, Invisalign, tooth whitening, or dental implants.
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http://www.precioussmiles.com
Miami dentist, Miami Beach dentist
(305) 532-9114
1315 Alton Rd.
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Dr. Mereos is a Miami dentist that serves, Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, North Miami Beach, and North Miami dentist in Miami