Beating the late-summer slump

Hey there folks, my name is Keith Reynolds, I’m the editor of Physicians Practice and this is the P2 Management Minute. Starting to feel that late-summer slump? Here are two quick ways to stay sharp.

1) Refresh the basics first

Hydrate like it’s your job, eat a real meal—not the candy bowl—and protect sleep. Take micro-breaks to stretch and reset. Limit time outside in peak heat; cool, shaded spaces help you rebound faster from day-to-day stress.
And if you’re counting coffee as hydration, your kidneys would like a second opinion.

2) Shift hours, not output

Beat the heat and brain fog by starting clinic at 7 a.m. and wrapping mid-afternoon. Carve out short ‘PACE’ blocks for inbox clean-up and portal messages so they don’t hijack your peak focus time. The work still gets done—just when energy is higher and temps are lower.

Basics first, schedule smart—that’s your late-summer edge. For more bite-size practice tips and tricks make sure you visit PhysiciansPractice.com.

Thanks for watching I’ll see you tomorrow on the P2 Management Minute!

About the P2 Management Minute

The P2 Management Minute is a fast-paced video micro-series from Physicians Practice that distills proven management strategies into bite-size, one-minute episodes for busy medical practice administrators and lead physicians. Each installment spotlights high-impact tactics—drawn from real-world best practices and expert insights—that administrators can apply the same day to boost efficiency, strengthen patient satisfaction, or elevate staff engagement. No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments.

Record your own!

Interested in stepping in front of the camera to share a quick tip of your own, or have a suggestion for a topic we should spotlight in an upcoming P² Management Minute? We’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s a proven strategy for streamlining workflows, a clever morale-booster, or a hard-won lesson on patient engagement, your insight could help peers across the country elevate their practices in just 60 seconds. Drop Keith a note at kreynolds@mjhlifesciences.com with your idea—or, better yet, a brief outline or smartphone video sample—and we’ll walk you through the simple submission process. Let’s collaborate to make every minute count for the medical community.

Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice and wants to know what practice issues are keeping you up at night. You can let him know at kreynolds@mjhlifesciences.com.