Wellbeing is a broad topic. Consider this definition, “The state of being comfortable, healthy or happy.” Ah, let that sink in – feels pretty good, doesn’t it? Today, let’s think about our day to day life. When our pattern, routine and activities are interrupted by unplanned events at home and/or work, there is impact. Each […]
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How many times during the day do you access an account online, using a user name and password? Is this such a common occurrence that it doesn’t “register” as something to think about? In casual conversation I often ask this question when talking with people. Online accounts are prevalent – we access our personal accounts,
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Have had the Police song, “Message in a Bottle” from 1979 running in my mind of late. The lyrics, “sending out an SOS” come to mind as I draft this post for you. If for some reason you were in a position that required someone from work to contact people in your personal life or
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On January 9, 2018 Congress passed HR3759 / S1028 the Recognize, Assist, Support and Engage Family Caregivers Act (RAISE). The RAISE Act aims to help the relatives and partners who provide medical, household and financial assistance to loved ones. The bill is on the President’s desk awaiting signature. It could affect employers of more than
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Natural disasters hit the US hard in 2017. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates the economic impact from these natural disasters was $306 Billion dollars. Individuals impacted by the hurricanes and wildfires faced the daunting task of beginning administrative tasks of filing claims, often with no physical record of their belongings. During personal tragedy,
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In the 2018 Roadmap outlined last week, we begin with a project “Things at Home”. This is the first step of paying attention to what is in your world. Stop and look around. In a world filled with perpetual distraction, be still for a moment. We are surrounded by things – some of great importance,
How do we know where we are going, if we’ve yet to map it out? A road map helps us see where we are and map out where we are going. In 2018, you’ll receive weekly emails from us highlighting topics and issues of interest and impact to living our day to day lives at
Year End is approaching. It is a time of reflection and of action. We scramble to conclude projects by year-end, to take inventory and establish plans for starting the New Year off with a solid foundation. In California, there has been widespread devastation from fires in the past weeks. Communities are responding, People are responding.
Endings can lead to new beginnings. Whether it is a loss of a person, pet, relationship – it takes time to assess who we are, what we feel and how we wish to move forward. The holidays are tricky. Nostalgia of memories can be triggered and we can feel the pressure of feeling “happy”, when
Estate planning allows us to avoid legal questions that arise when anyone is incapacitated or dies. Questions about finances, property, guardianship for minors, tax implications of selling property, business transfers, medical/health care considerations, funeral plans and more. Decisions made and implemented today may be modified over time, allowing flexibility over time for changes you desire. Whether
