So I’ve got a lot to share and trying to work out how to best share it with anyone.
Tonight’s topic is questions, there isn’t such a thing as a dumb question, well there probably is, but if you don’t understand something for goodness sake ask!
I prepare for all the consults I have and am borderline OCD.
One key example is today I visited my Physio, I’ve been consulting with her on a weekly bases since late January but due to Easter and me being away today was our first consult in three weeks.
A lot of things have changed in that time, so I find the best way is to write down a list of topics/questions I have and then refine them.
Personally I use Evernote which is available for free for both windows and iPhone, it means I can sync notes between my phone, iPad and computers.
If you ever have one of those 2am moments where you think of something you can record it for later.
I find that while I deeply appreciate the many consults I have with people, if I go in with my list of items to cover I get a lot more out of it.
I think my Physio is beginning to dread my iPad, normally I only use my phone to raise questions, but if I have more to cover out comes the iPad.
What this post is really about is you get out what you put in, plus it builds on the “believe on yourself post”
I don’t always ask the “right” question nor do I always get time to ask them all, but I find starting off with a summary and working my way through with them works a treat.
My Physio particularly loves this as it means that the consult is structured and it give her a great indication of where I’m at and where I’m focused. There are times when you may not be able to be this prepared and that’s fine too. Consistency of care is important in these cases so the professionals you work with will get to know you and be able to “read you” for a large part of the consult, but they of course will still ask questions!
Ask away my friends, if your as lucky as me your working with some amazing people and they are only too happy to share their wealth of knowledge with you.