Jen Butler, MEd

Team Management
Become a master time manager
What is the key to your practice? Time, says stress management expert Jen Butler in her latest column. She writes that those who can master established time management and productivity tools can turn problems into opportunities.
February 8, 2015
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Office Management
3 myths that keep dentists from massive success
In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler explores, and explodes, the three myths that keep you from success. She writes that any held myth affects how you work and live, and dentistry is plagued with its share of falsely held beliefs.
January 27, 2015
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3 ways to know when stress is getting to you
In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler offers three important tips to help you understand when stress is getting to you. Taken in isolation, an incident might not seem stress-related, but when you know what to look for you can reduce your stress levels.
January 11, 2015
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Office Management
4 tips for less stress this holiday season
In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler offers four tips to reduce holiday stress and make this time of year memorable, for the right reasons. She writes that even during the holidays, having a plan is the key to success.
December 16, 2014
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Practice Trends
'Why do the holidays stress me out?!'
Stress management expert Jen Butler knows the holidays aren't all cheer and good will. Many additional stressors during the holidays can make it difficult to enjoy the season, but focusing on the moment is one way to handle situational stress, she writes.
November 30, 2014
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Office Management
Preparation makes time off less stressful
In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler details the steps needed to prepare for your time off and how to ease the stress of returning to work. She offers helpful ideas so you can take the time off you deserve and enjoy it.
November 9, 2014
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Office Management
That didn't go as planned
In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler looks at what happens when negative emotions arise when things don't go as planned. She notes that even when you've done your homework, things can go wrong. She presents some practical and innovative ideas for seeing these events as opportunities, not obstacles.
October 19, 2014
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But it doesn't hurt!
In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler draws a parallel between patients' mindset about accepting necessary treatment and some of her previous clients' initial reaction to the importance of stress management.
September 23, 2014
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Office Management
Stop starting to reduce stress
In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler urges you to think about your "I'm gonna start ..." statements, which can create disappointment, guilt, and even stress. Her advice is to focus on small steps and specifics. Go slow to go fast, she writes.
September 9, 2014
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Office Management
Clean the closet
In her latest column, stress management expert Jen Butler urges shedding some light on your internal closet, for the benefit of you and your practice. As she details, the benefits of cleaning your internal closet go beyond relieving stress.
August 19, 2014
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