Dental Life Podcast
"Dental Life Podcast is your go-to resource for achieving a life you freakin' love to live in and out of your dental practice - without burnout, overwhelm or feeling trapped.
Hosted by a Beth Heilman, a certified life and health coach, and former dental office manager, this podcast offers practical advice and inspiring stories to help you navigate the unique challenges of the dental industry.
Whether you're a seasoned dental professional or just starting out, you'll find valuable insights on everything from time management and work-life balance to building a successful practice and nurturing personal relationships.
Join us as we explore the intersection of dental life and personal growth, and discover how you can create a fulfilling career and life you can get excited about."
Dental Life Podcast
Episode 147. Your Goals: Are They a Weapon or a Tool?
You're not burned out… but you’re not excited either.
You’re showing up. Doing the work. Holding it all together.
And yet, something feels off.
In this episode, Beth breaks down a truth most high-achieving dental professionals never hear: your goals might be working against you—not because you lack motivation or discipline, but because no one ever taught you how to use them properly.
When goals live in your head instead of on your calendar, they turn into pressure, guilt, and mental noise. That quiet weight is one of the most overlooked causes of burnout, flatness, and disconnection—even when life looks “fine” on the outside.
Using real-world dental practice analogies, Beth shows you how your personal calendar tells the same truth as your practice schedule—and why poor planning isn’t a productivity problem, but a mental hygiene issue.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The difference between goals that drain you and goals that build momentum
- Why feeling “not lit up” is often a planning problem—not an effort problem
- How carrying goals in your head creates exhaustion (even on lighter weeks)
- A simple way to turn goals from pressure into forward motion
If you’re ready to stop feeling behind and start feeling capable again, this episode will change how you look at your goals—and your calendar.
Press play and discover how to turn your goals from a weapon into a tool.
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