{"id":10938,"date":"2020-02-28T09:29:43","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T14:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=10938"},"modified":"2020-02-28T09:29:43","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T14:29:43","slug":"improve-your-dog-grooming-speed-with-these-10-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/improve-your-dog-grooming-speed-with-these-10-tips","title":{"rendered":"Improve Your Dog Grooming Speed with These 10 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2019\/11\/the-pros-and-cons-of-starting-a-dog-grooming-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional dog groomer<\/a>, there\u2019s a LOT involved in your day-to-day responsibilities. With so many things to do, it can become all too easy to lose valuable time during a groom. What can you do to shave off a few precious minutes here and there, so you can devote that time to the things that <em>really <\/em>matter?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got you covered! Here are 10 tips to help you increase your grooming speed and efficiency, without sacrificing quality![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/improve-your-dog-grooming-speed-with-these-10-tips\/#1_Know_your_grooming_tools\" >1. Know your grooming tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/improve-your-dog-grooming-speed-with-these-10-tips\/#2_Maintain_your_grooming_tools\" >2. Maintain your grooming tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/improve-your-dog-grooming-speed-with-these-10-tips\/#3_Establish_a_routine_for_yourself\" >3. Establish a routine for yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/improve-your-dog-grooming-speed-with-these-10-tips\/#4_Stay_focused\" >4. Stay focused<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/improve-your-dog-grooming-speed-with-these-10-tips\/#5_Be_more_systematic_with_your_tools\" >5. Be more systematic with your tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/improve-your-dog-grooming-speed-with-these-10-tips\/#6_When_possible_bathe_first\" >6. When possible, bathe first<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/improve-your-dog-grooming-speed-with-these-10-tips\/#7_Dont_be_afraid_to_ask_for_help\" >7. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/improve-your-dog-grooming-speed-with-these-10-tips\/#8_Try_not_to_be_your_own_worst_critic\" >8. Try not to be your own worst critic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/improve-your-dog-grooming-speed-with-these-10-tips\/#9_Help_teach_your_clients\" >9. Help teach your clients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/improve-your-dog-grooming-speed-with-these-10-tips\/#10_Always_clean_up_at_the_end_of_the_day\" >10. Always clean up at the end of the day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Know_your_grooming_tools\"><\/span>1. Know your grooming tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This sounds like common knowledge, but let\u2019s be fair: a groomer needs a <em>lot <\/em>of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/08\/learning-about-your-dog-grooming-kit-brushes-combs-and-dematting-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">different tools<\/a> to do their job. As a newbie, remembering what each one does and how to use them properly can be a bit tricky. This is why dog grooming classes are so essential! Not only does proper education thoroughly teach you what everything is, but you get hands-on training, too!<\/p>\n<p>On top of dog grooming classes, another way to help your speed when unsure about your tools is to simply ask a colleague. If you work in a salon or with a team, remember: these people are always there to help![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Maintain_your_grooming_tools\"><\/span>2. Maintain your grooming tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Once you know your tools inside and out, the next order of business is making sure you always take the best proper care of them. The greatest clippers in the world will still be useless if they\u2019re unsanitary, rusted, or broken in any way. Ensure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/12\/organize-dog-grooming-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clean your tools<\/a> regularly, and inspect them often so you always know whenever something needs to be replaced.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;10945&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Establish_a_routine_for_yourself\"><\/span>3. Establish a routine for yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]It\u2019s all about repetition! Yes, not all grooming jobs will be the same, because not all dogs or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2020\/02\/popular-movie-dog-breeds-and-how-to-groom-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">breeds<\/a> will require the same work. But it\u2019s a proven fact that the more often you do something, the better you\u2019ll become at it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/06\/6-transferable-skills-youll-learn-from-a-dog-grooming-class-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dog grooming classes<\/a> will lay down the foundation of your knowledge in grooming techniques and different dog breeds.<\/p>\n<p>Then, once you start getting hands-on experience in the professional world, you\u2019ll begin picking up on what different things are required when working with a particular type of dog. Once you find an effective grooming routine that works for you, stick with it \u2013 maintaining that routine will only improve your skills AND your grooming speed![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Stay_focused\"><\/span>4. Stay focused<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]On even a well-maintained dog, there can be a lot to do. But let\u2019s just say you\u2019re dealing with a client whose pooch <em>really <\/em>needs a proper cleaning and makeover. Your to-do list just got longer! Now you may find yourself getting flustered and losing track of what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<p>The result is that you\u2019ll find yourself \u2018dancing\u2019 around the grooming table; jumping from one thing to another in a disorderly fashion. If you find yourself in this position, you need to stop and take a breath. Center yourself and regain focus.<\/p>\n<p>Work on one thing at a time, without becoming distracted and moving to something else before you\u2019ve finished. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2020\/01\/5-little-known-factors-that-can-help-your-dog-grooming-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more organized<\/a> your grooming process is, the less time it\u2019ll eat up.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Be_more_systematic_with_your_tools\"><\/span>5. Be more systematic with your tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Sometimes, when giving Fluffy a haircut, you may notice you have a tendency to switch around your blades. Like, a <em>lot<\/em>. The time it takes to constantly do this will add up fast! Instead, you can make the process much quicker if you stick to one blade, cover all the needed areas with it, and <em>then <\/em>move to a different blade once you\u2019re all finished.<\/p>\n<p>This practice obviously can\u2019t be done in every area of the grooming process, but for the ones where it can, you\u2019ll be amazed at how much faster it makes you![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;10943&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_When_possible_bathe_first\"><\/span>6. When possible, bathe first<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you have a dog with really long hair that\u2019s just going to be chopped off anyways, it may be faster to give him a bath <em>before <\/em>you do any pre-working. Another instance where you can bathe the dog first is if it\u2019s already a short-haired breed.<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention, clean fur is easier to work with in general. It\u2019s less harsh on your grooming equipment, and much more sanitary. Using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/12\/groomers-guide-hair-clipping-blades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your blades<\/a> on dirty hair can increase the dog\u2019s chances of irritation, or worse, even infection. Nobody wants that![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Dont_be_afraid_to_ask_for_help\"><\/span>7. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you work at a grooming salon, or have a team employed within your own business, don\u2019t hesitate to ask for an extra body when necessary. Some dogs experience high anxiety at the groomers. Others may show signs of aggression.<\/p>\n<p>Trying to groom a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/05\/how-to-deal-with-difficult-dogs-and-difficult-owners-pt-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">difficult dog<\/a> will understandably take more time than working with one that\u2019s laid back. Doing the job alone might make things more challenging \u2013 and definitely slower. Having another professional there to help keep the dog feeling safe, and perhaps to assist with the groom, is an excellent alternative.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Try_not_to_be_your_own_worst_critic\"><\/span>8. 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