What is the “psychology of avoidance”? Curiosity drove me to gain an understanding of why people stay away from particular situations, activities, environments, people, things or subjects of thought. After reading journal articles from educational institutions and from behavioral specialists, the findings thus far are: a) anticipation of negative consequences; b) anticipation of painful feelings; […]
Today’s blog comes to you early in the new year with a topic that fascinates me – Communication. Particularly, communication about planning health care directives. The topic of communication can be defined in many ways. Merriam Webster defines communication as: the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange
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CONCURRENT COVERAGE OF HOSPICE AND CURATIVE CARE Medicare. We tend to put off knowing too much about it until we come of age (mid-sixties) to receive Medicare benefits, unless we are helping our parents, grandparents or others. It’s a complicated web of policies, rules, choices and coverage that stymies many. As population in the US
And, here we are. A New Year, 2016 is here! Have you set intentions for your year? If you are like many, health and fitness may be at the top of your list. The Living Planner Advisory Perspective Series features professionals who serve us in living our best lives. Let’s kick off 2016 with an
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We had many responses to the post last week about holidays and grief. As such, we are presenting an additional Advisory Perspective Series this month featuring a professional I met this year in the Bay Area who has a passion for assisting others in moving beyond grief to embrace living. The professionals I feature in
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Courage, noun, “the ability to do something that frightens one” OR “strength in the face of pain or grief”. Have you ever mustered up the courage to face a situation, or has it ever taken everything you have inside to dig deep to find the courage simply to put one foot in front of the
As the year end draws near, we present our monthly Advisory Perspective Series. Various professionals serve us throughout our lives. This Advisory Perspective Series was created to allow you to see “behind the curtain” and get to know professionals. As you build your team in life asking questions to get to know them, what they
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The Living Planner continually explores possibilities of how best to relay the benefits of living now, preparing in advance of death and preparing for any transition we encounter while we’re living. When I read this quote by Wayne Dyer it was a “Boom”! How often “the end” that seems to stop us – C*O*L*D from
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Living Appreciation – how is this possible in our busy day to day lives? As Americans prepare to gather on the 4th Thursday of November for Thanksgiving, it is an opportunity to express thanks for all we enjoy in this country. Upon reflecting upon living appreciation, this article “popped” up in my reading file. The
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My thoughts and prayers go out to each and every individual that has been impacted by the heinous actions of others. There are simply no words to convey sorrow to those involved. To those who serve to provide peace, there are not enough words to convey thanks. Your courage, bravery and selflessness in the face
