Hey there. May this blog find you better than ever, with your Medicare Insurance 🐝bee-having🌸🤣!
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Bees are like families… every hive is different. Two summers ago, inspecting without a bee suit would’ve been asking for trouble😠🐝.
With so much rain and so much in bloom this summer, the girls are filling their pockets with pollen and everybody’s happy, oblivious to my prodding, poking, and inspections.
Keep your fingers crossed for a good harvest🤞. Please let me know if we still owe you honey for a referral🍯, or a Google review.
Stress is a normal part of living, and some stress is beneficial, but…
Living with chronic stress wears down the body, the mind, and the soul. It can also harm relationships.
Just ask Elwood, the 10 year old rescue Rottie who went from super stressed (with many bad habits) to extra happy camper now living with our daughter Sus.
There is hope if we learn to recognize and handle the triggers.
As we age, the ability to bounce back from stress decreases. What once felt like a bump — a delayed prescription or a noisy neighbor—can suddenly feel like a kick in the butt.
Research shows long-term stress can weaken the immune system, increase inflammation, and even accelerate memory loss.
Nobody wants to feel like an old turkey🦃👴.
But here’s the hopeful news: stress doesn’t have to control our lives.
Like bees in a healthy hive, we function best when we’re nourished, connected, and not under attack.
Managing stress is all about finding daily practices that bring calm, purpose, and resilience.
Plato says if that includes brushing him, so be it😇!
Here are a few simple ways to keep your “inner hive” calm:
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🐝 Start the morning quietly – even 5 minutes of breathing or sipping tea without a screen helps.
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🚶 Get outside daily – movement and fresh air regulate cortisol levels.
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📞 Connect with someone – a short call or walk with a friend reduces stress hormones.
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🛏️ Protect your sleep – it’s the ultimate reset button.
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📚 Unplug and recharge – books, puzzles, and hobbies calm a buzzing brain.
Mark and Carrie have celebrated the last 8 Summer 🌞 Solstices together, usually on their bikes and with a bottle of champagne. They were kind enough to share a glass with me🥂🍾 on the trail.
If stress is affecting your health, it could influence your Medicare needs too. Plans change annually, and so do your priorities. Let’s make sure your coverage is aligned with the life you want to live.
It’s all about small changes, giving thanks for what’s actually working in our lives: family, friends, service, and laughter. Don’t focus on the small bumps, enjoy the ride.
Try to be like Rocky. When her last dog died, she thought it was too late to have another. Coming home to an empty house after a visit to the kids convinced her she needed another.
Say hello to rescue Olivia👏🎉, the joy of her life (and the joy of her neighbors when she goes on vacation and they get to babysit Olivia).
It’s never too late to find love❤️.
Keep squeezing the juice🍊 out of life and look for ways to help others.
If family or friends need help… referrals are the lifeblood of my business.
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Karl Bruns-Kyler is a Medicare insurance broker and independent Medicare agent licensed to help Medicare recipients in thirty states around the country, including:
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