Have you ever shared a meal with someone, and they were on their phone the entire time? We’ve all experienced this at least once. It’s frustrating when people just can’t seem to put down their phones . . . even at a holiday dinner!
Get this: a recent study revealed that about 61 percent of people use their phones to avoid talking to people at holiday gatherings. And, whether it’s a holiday or not, the average person picks up their phone 144 times per DAY!
Don’t be part of a statistic. Disconnect from your phone to reconnect with the people you love.
This week, when the whole family is gathered for Thanksgiving, I encourage you to leave your phone in the other room. Ask your niece how school is going, or tell your in-laws about that summer trip you took. Your phone has already replaced your watch, computer, TV and alarm clock; don’t let it replace your family.
If anything can convince you to put down the phone, it’s this video. I watched my daughter grow up and go off to college, and I was determined to be present for every second of it.
As Ferris Bueller says, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
Kirk Behrendt is a renowned consultant and speaker in the dental industry, known for his expertise in helping dentists create better practices and better lives. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kirk has dedicated his professional life to optimizing the best systems and practices in dentistry. Kirk has been a featured speaker at every major dental meeting in the United States. His company, ACT Dental, has consistently been ranked as one of the top dental consultants in Dentistry Today's annual rankings for the past 10 years. In addition, ACT Dental was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc Magazine, appearing on their Inc 5000 list. Kirk's motivational skills are widely recognized in the dental industry. Dr. Peter Dawson of The Dawson Academy has referred to Kirk as "THE best motivator I have ever heard." Kirk has also assembled a trusted team of advisor experts who work with dentists to customize individual solutions that meet their unique needs. When he's not motivating dentists and their teams, Kirk enjoys coaching his children's sports teams and spending time with his amazing wife, Sarah, and their four children, Kinzie, Lily, Zoe, and Bo.
