Mindful Minute: Notice the Details

When was the last time you ACTUALLY stopped and smelled the roses? Too often we're busy looking at the big picture to notice the details. During this Mindful Minute, take time to notice the details.

"This process unlocks meaning and potential that first glances can miss" - The Art of Noticing by Rob Walker

Rob Walker is the author of The Art of Noticing; a self improvement book to help unlock creativity. Walker provides 131 activities that anyone can do to notice more. For more information about Rob Walker and his book visit: http://robwalker.net/

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Mindful Minute - Zen Garden

Take a Mindful Minute with deep inhales and long exhales. Relax your shoulders and close your eyes. Either let your mind wander or repeat a positive phrase during this time.

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Travel Smart

One of the great things about summer is the coveted family vacation.  This season, be prepared in the case of an unexpected trip to the emergency room or urgent care while traveling away from home.  Here are some smart tips when planning your next vacation:

  • Before you leave, look up a participating doctor, clinic or hospital in the area you will be traveling. All carriers have a link to their mainland network on their website where you can search for participating entities by name, city and zip code (see links below).

  • Take a picture (front and back) of your insurance card. Even if you lose your wallet, you will know who to call in the case of an emergency.

  • Fill up on any prescriptions before leaving on vacation.  Having an ample supply of your medication while away from home will come in handy in the event of a delayed return.

  • Sign up for an online account or download an app. All carriers have online accounts (and some a phone app) for their members to use.  This helps with keeping track of your medical history, doctor’s visits, lab results and some even allow to fill prescriptions right from your phone. Having this information at the tip of your fingertips can be useful when traveling.

  • Consider using your telemedicine benefit (if applicable) to connect with a doctor over the phone for minor conditions.

Please refer to your insurance carrier and details of you plan coverage to see what kind of resources and benefits are available to you. Happy traveling!

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