Herculean Tasks

During the initial conceptualization phase of my start up business, I considered housing my office in my home. Several naysayers brought up reasons against: Location.Liability.Limitations. I stumbled upon my current office one day after a meeting with my CPA and that was that. I signed a lease at 1265 Waller Street in Salem.

These last two and a half years have been a blessing. The Waller Street office was a place of small but great beginnings. Now it seems it is time for a change. And the concept of home office these days is very much the norm, one of the silver linings from the recent past.

I have been talking about change for several months with patients as my sounding board. I made the final decision in May while visiting my cousin in Ohio.

Change talk sounds like this: Can I do it? Will it work? Is it worth it? Who is in charge? And Who is my support?

Is the change to a home office feasible? Will patients follow me? Do I have the time and energy and resources to convert our mother-in-law suite to a viable office? Will it be the overhead reducer I hope? When will the change take place? Is four months enough time to get everything in place? Who do I have to consult with for questions and counsel?

After thinking through these questions, I decided that even though I could not predict the future, I had enough confidence and motivation and support to move forward. Besides, my husband, who has always been my biggest advocate, would be doing the lion’s share of the work. #gokenny!

Then started the mission of breaking down the herculean task to small, manageable steps, taking one day at a time, one challenge at a time. First, tell people. Then design. Then choose colors. Then buy fixtures. Go through stuff I had accumulated at the office. Take only what is necessary home, a few things at time. Do one thing every day that will move me toward the September 1 goal.

It’s twenty-one days until Go Time. How am I doing?

If the dream I had last night is any indication, I am feeling very anxious. (I was sitting, naked, in the disorganized waiting room of my new clinic watching the first patient walk up the drive). But wait, maybe that is not just anxiety working itself out. Maybe that is foreshadowing that people will indeed show up, and that I am creating a vulnerable, honest, and safe place for my patients. OK, maybe I should keep my day job and not switch my career to dream interpretation, but I am choosing to think positive.

And seriously, we are 85% complete. Fresh paint. Done. ADA bathroom. Done. Ramp. Done. 75% equipment moved. Done. And, in the meantime, I have secured a Salem office location for most Wednesdays for people who are not able to come to Jefferson.

The goal is in sight. One day at a time. One tiny step at a time. Then there will be new goals to create and new dreams to be dreamt. Wait till I tell Kenny about phase 2!

Change starts with asking questions and talking it out. Can I do it? Will it work? Is it worth it? Who is in charge? Who is my support? This is a big part of what we do at Oregon Weight and Wellness when helping people envision better health. We give you the support and the knowhow you need to break that herculean task of weight loss, whether its twenty pounds or two hundred pounds, into manageble goals.

Give us a call to get your health vision started. 971-273-7143.