On this day, I went to the dentist when every bit of me did not want to move as soon as I woke up.

You might think it’s a classic case of procrastination.

Well, you wouldn’t be wrong.

But at the same time as I was wanting so badly to procrastinate, I kept on thinking about just doing the next small step. It looked like getting up. It looked like washing my face. It looked like drinking my coffee. It looked like helping my daughter prepare to go out.

One tiny step at a time until I found myself sitting at the dentist’s clinic, waiting for my glorious turn.

How many times have you procrastinated going to dentist or getting your medical checkup?

I have done so too many times at my detriment. You do know that adults don’t grow back their teeth anymore, right? Lol.

I did but still I was too stubborn. And what that left me was a couple of teeth, a denture, and a still misaligned upper from teeth even after having braces in my mid-20s. Bummer.

Because I wouldn’t take the small step. I wouldn’t commit to myself.

And I tell you what, when I visited the dentist, I still wasn’t convinced that I was supposed to be there. Even while I was waiting for 3 hours for my turn! Hahah. Talk about being stubborn eh?

Moment by moment though, when I would feel the stress of anticipation of what kind of pain was to go over my body, particularly in my oral cavity, I would try to relax myself and meditate where I am.

It’s so amazing how much a moment of calm and awareness can bring you.

It’s safe to be here. I can do this seemingly difficult thing. I am doing this for future me. I am committing to myself. I am safe to be here.

These are the mantras I try to say to myself over and over.

And whenever I feel like the day is almost over and I haven’t really done anything towards the future I want, I remind myself that the day isn’t over. Or better yet, my life isn’t over yet! There’s still friggin’ tomorrow!

And I can do a small thing like give the dentist’s assistant a heads up that I intend to have my big molar removed tomorrow or replying to my clients to make them feel heard and supported.

Oh my goodness, it is the little things that do matter.

As I’ve gotten older, that has been what I’ve come to realize more and more. Kissing my partner on the cheek at random times of the day. Checking in with clients. Setting appointments. Getting up for the day. Doing a meditation. Pulling an oracle card.

All small things that you can almost always do right now or a couple of hours later. But the increment of these is so beneficial and feels so aligned for what you want future you to be.

So today I want to help you go to your dentist. Do it. And if it’s night time, set that appointment up like a mofo!

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