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Powerful tactics to stop overthinking and increase self-assurance

BDJ In Practice volume 36, pages 24–25 (2023)Cite this article

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.

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