Stories from someone just fumbling through
This is the part where we mix the creative with the mundane. Let's address the mundane first: HIPAA. You know it. You hate it. But what the heck is it anyways? Well, to put it in the most basic of fashions, HIPPA is there to protect your privacy. You don't want just anyone having access… Continue reading Journey Through Life & Death: HIPAA & Your Famous Last Words
Okay, let me start with the caveat that I know next to nothing about the legal system. With that being said, take all of this with a hefty grain of salt. However, I feel like I can be of some assistance since I've recently had to navigate this process while trying to plan for my… Continue reading Journey Through Life & Death: POA
I've been trying to figure out when is a good time to mention my recent family emergency and this part in the process seems the most apropos. A little more than a month ago, my father ended up in the ICU for respiratory issues and his condition deteriorated to the point that he was in… Continue reading Journey Through Life & Death: MOLST
Hello friends! It's been a hot minute. I had a family emergency that has been requiring a lot of time and focus lately so my projects had to be set aside for a little while. The unfortunate irony is that my family emergency pretty much had everything to do with this series. The fortunate part… Continue reading Journey Through Life & Death: The Living Will
An advance directive is a written statement of a person’s wishes regarding medical treatment, often including a living will, made to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable to communicate them to a doctor.” — The Oxford Dictionary I think what intimidates people the most about end of life planning (besides… Continue reading Journey Through Life & Death: Advance Directives
Okay party people, let's do this! So this year I've decided to get my act together when it comes to life, specifically the part of life that we all want to avoid...death. I'm hoping that if I get my self situated, my 72 year old mother will follow suit because currently her end of life… Continue reading Journey Through Life & Death: Prep Yourself
Happy 2021! Here are some virtual goodies that inspire me and perhaps they'll do the same for you. For those of you with new years resolutions to exercise more and/or lose weight, this podcast is for you. Here's some good advice for those who are feeling a bit worn (like me), injured (like me) or… Continue reading Motivation Monday (A Day Late)
I took last week off of Self Improvement Sunday in order to enjoy a Self Care Sunday. Yes, that basically meant sleeping in and pampering myself with some beauty products from a gift bag that I had won, but it still counts. Plus, I really didn't find any content that I found all that inspirational… Continue reading Self Improvement Sunday: Arbitrary Timelines
This is a long one but I found it worth the watch. This definitely jumps off from the video I posted last week about how we need to act first and motivation follows, not the other way around. Also, stick around for his simple breathing exercises for relaxation. I've been using them and they've helped… Continue reading Self Improvement Sunday: Hack Your Brain
Cozy up and watch these short videos and just let the information soak in. In each, you'll find nuggets of wisdom such as: "Action comes before motivation." Which for me, I find to be the case more often than not. Enjoy!
The Unmaker 