Crisis, a term we’ve become very familiar with these days. Reading an article from Chief Executive.net this week opened my eyes to a headline that read, “9 Ways Smart Leaders Never Waste a Crisis”. Yes, the word “crisis” can bring up thoughts of chaos and despair. Might it be possible to find a silver lining […]
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Urgency as a noun is defined as “importance requiring swift action” or “insistence/persistence”. Seeing what’s happening in Ukraine in real time shows us a situation that is urgent and important. A friend recently mentioned the “Eisenhower Decision Matrix” or the “Eisenhower Decision Principle”. It’s been years since I’ve reviewed this! It applies to so many
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What are the traits of emotional fitness and why are they important? Having and maintaining a healthy emotional life is an ongoing practice throughout life. These past two years have taken a toll on all layers of health. Emotional health and emotional fitness work hand in hand. Emotional fitness is important for bolstering mental health
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Reviewing the most recent data showing that two of three American adults don’t have a will, it was time to dig deeper. Alas, there was no mention about the practical aspects of life. The data revealed information about ages and reasons “why people had not” drafted up a will, yet there was nothing covering our
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Medical Costs impact us all. The statistics are sobering. How prepared are you for the possibility of a one time medical issue? Did you know that over a half a million Americans file for bankruptcy every year because of medical bills? Or that US medical bills are responsible for 66.5% of all American personal insolvencies?
What a great way to kick off the year! Was a guest on Healthy Habits 4 Life with Dr. Carol Perlman! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-habits-4-life-with-dr-carol-perlman/id1560995497?i=1000548099355 Listen in as we talk about the importance of having a contingency plan and the five main stages of contingency planning. I’ve long believed that contingency plans take away the burden of dealing
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Effective January 1, 2022 the No Surprises Act went into effect. The No Surprises Act bans surprise medical bills for emergency services and unexpected out-of-network providers. What this Act Means (from NerdWallet January 5, 2022) More Americans worry about unexpected medical bills than any other expense, according to polls by the Kaiser Family Foundation in
Grieving a death is not easy at any age. Grieving a death for younger adults is often a “first death” and very difficult. As Family Caregivers Month continues, let’s care and support for those grieving a death along with our caregivers. Two recent articles highlighted this for me and rather than sit back, I bring
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Let’s have some fun today! Are you a person with your head in or out of the sand in life?! What is the Origin of the Phrase “Bury Your Head in the Sand”? This comes from the supposed habit of ostriches hiding when faced with attack by predators. The story was first recorded by the
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Transitions are defined as, “the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another”. As we prepare for a seasonal transition of summer to autumn, it seemed fitting to cover the transitions of life we undergo. Transitions In Life From Birth through retirement and advanced age, transitions are with us every
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