Powerful tactics to stop overthinking and increase self-assurance


Powerful tactics to stop overthinking and increase self-assurance

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Access through your institution Buy or subscribe Mind Coach and author DAVID RAHMAN continues his series by looking at ways to boost your confidence Are you feeling overwhelmed by


overthinking, lack of confidence, and daily stress? Well, you are not alone. According to research, more than 80% of dentists suffer from stress and anxiety-related problems which can affect


their mental health as well as their performance.1 This is a concern for dental practitioners because it can lead to low quality of work, wrong diagnosis, tiredness, and burnout. This is a


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