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7 (Slightly Weird) Tips For Feeling Good At The Dentist

6/24/2021

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Self care tips to make going to the dentist more pleasant
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​Hate going to the dentist?


Turns out as many as 48% of us have dental anxiety, or a fear of going to the dentist.

While I wouldn't say I *hate* going to the dentist, I have a mouthful of fillings that have needed to be replaced and repaired over the years - not my favorite experience.

Because I'm such a proponent of routine maintenance as self care (whether that's getting a haircut or going to the eye doctor), I thought I'd share my 7 (slightly weird) tips for making dental visits more pleasant.
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Self care coaching for going to the dentist: bring a blanket and a book!
Don't mind me, just walking my adult security blanket down the street


Brave Self Care's
7 (slightly weird) tips for feeling good at the dentist​

  1. Communicate! Let your hygienist and dentist know what you might be feeling nervous about so they're aware. Agree on a hand signal for if you need them to pause or adjust something during your dental work.

  2. Bring something to do while you wait. A book, magazine, or cards to write help pass that awkward time between getting checked in and seen by the dentist.

  3. Security blankets aren't just for babies. When I have a filling done (and I've had sooo many done 🤦‍♀️), I bring a blanket to wrap around the lower half of my body. This helps me feel more protected and cozy, especially if the AC is blasting!

  4. My college classmate told me she's seen patients bring a pillow for behind their knees - sounds like a supported yoga pose!

  5. Most places have sunglasses so you're not staring into the bright light above you, but bring your own if they'd help you feel more at home.

  6. Bring your own music, podcast, noise-canceling headphones or even a good ol' pair of earplugs to counteract the sounds of suctioning, polishing and (if you're me) drills.

  7. Bonus: Consider asking if your dentist's office uses laughing gas (also known as nitrous oxide) for the procedures that make your hands sweat.

    😄 I had my first laughing gas last week and went into a ~very~ warm and fuzzy place while my filling was fixed. Anyone else??
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Sometimes, even when we know, intellectually, what we need, we're verrrrry good at avoiding it. Including the dentist's office.

That's where I come in, helping my clients follow through on the things that are going to keep them healthy, balanced, and moving toward wholeness.

I'm a life coach for moms and nonbinary parents, specifically because I can relate to your joys and challenges. I have different coaching packages to meet your specific needs.


 If self care coaching sounds like what you need, hit the blue button and let's get started!
 
I love coaching moms and nonbinary parents so they can prioritize themselves even as they care for others.
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A naked 2 year old just walked in

6/17/2021

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It was my first coaching session with a mom who'd been following my work for years.

She'd picked a mom coaching package and we were both excited to finally begin in earnest.


She'd opted to meet by phone for a break from constantly being on camera for work meetings.

We were going through her Welcome Packet and had just gotten to a juicy part, sharing life stories, when I heard someone struggling to open my bedroom door.

Before I knew it a damp 2 year old, smelling like shampoo, was by my side, smiling.

"Hang on, a naked 2 year old just walked in," I told my client.

One of the delightful things about being a life coach for moms and parents in a similar life stage is that THEY GET IT - and I GET THEM.
 
  • Calling from your car because it's the only quiet place to talk? I get it.
  • Love your kids to bits but need to blow off steam for a sec? I get it.
  • Feel like you barely have two brain cells left by the end of the day? I get it.

Real talk: Many coaches have the same skills that I have. But who I am, and being in the trenches right alongside you makes me different.

If you've been looking for a way to do more than just get through the day, I'm here for you.

And I'll do my best to keep our calls free of naked toddlers.

My clients learn how to
  • set and meet goals for their lives
  • stay calm and present even when hard stuff happens
  • joyfully get their needs met so they can be the best versions of themselves for their families and the world
(Want a real-life example? Read about LaQuantae's life-changing experience here.)

 If that sounds like what you need, hit the blue button and let's get started!
 
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4 tips for planning a personal retreat

6/10/2021

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Plan your own personal retreat. Doggy companion optional.

If you haven't already, you might want to read my last newsletter all about my recent personal retreat.


Now, let's talk about you!

Just imagine...

Waking up on your own - no one in your face bugging you to get up, no siblings bursting into the room screaming, no alarms telling you it's time to get someone ready for school.

Eating whatever you want - and not having to share. (Cue angels singing.)

Peace and quiet.

Space to finally (FINALLY) think.

If that sounds too good to be true, read on for how to make this happen for yourself.
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4 Tips for Planning Your Own Personal Retreat

1. Start by listening to what you want. 

When I got quiet, I realized I was itchy - terribly, desperately itchy - for time alone. Something was going to happen if I didn't get some solitude, and it wasn't gonna be pretty.

Maybe you realize there's something else that arises instead - maybe you want time with friends, time to write, time to work on a project in a focused way. That's great. Use that primary "want" to build your time away.

Seem daunting? Check out these 6 ways to figure out what you want.
 

2. Be intentional about your retreat location. 


A hotel might give you the anonymity and access to cool cafes you crave. An AirBnB could let you check out a new town with the comfort of being able to make yourself a grilled cheese at 10:00pm. A friend or family member's home might be cost-conscious and cozy.

I ended up house- and dog-sitting for my aunt and uncle while they were out of town. While this came with a few responsibilities, I loved being able to browse their book collection and drink their tea.

If an overnight trip isn't in the cards, is there a friend's home, quiet corner of the library, or park that could be your sanctuary for a shorter time?


3. Make a 'menu'.

A wise friend told me that her worst retreats were ones where she
  1. tried to follow too many people's advice about how to take a personal retreat OR
  2. spent most of the time watching Netflix and movies

Her best retreats were ones where she went in with some ideas for what she could do, then let herself choose from that menu based on what she needed in the moment.

Here are some of the things that were on my menu. Very thankful for my peer coach for working with my to build this list!
  • Make a sugar scrub
  • Take a bath
  • Take a nap
  • Walk on the beach
  • Get a restaurant meal to-go
  • Massage ball
  • Spending some time free-writing - what am I really thinking and feeling?
  • Call a friend
 
4. Give yourself permission to sometimes feel scattered, restless, or uncomfortable.

If you're like me and most folks reading this, time alone to do whatever you want - even though you've been dreaming about it for months - might actually feel really weird.

Your brain might go in a bunch of directions. Should I do this first? What about this? Or what about this? I've got to make the most of this!

Take the pressure off yourself to know how to "do" a personal retreat perfectly. How could you know!?

If you feel restless or clumsy, know that you're in a process of learning how to attend to your own needs after a long slog of attending to others'

It's okay. You're okay. Take a look at your menu and just pick one next thing.


I'd love to know: Would you ever take a personal retreat? And is there any way I can encourage you to do it??

Comment below and tell me! I'd love to cheer you on, truly.
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To learning to attend to your needs,
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​Charissa Pomrehn
Self Care Life Coach for Moms and Nonbinary Parents

Brave Self Care
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