There was a time when I couldn’t understand why people let the little things get to them. Why let a small inconvenience or minor problem throw off your entire day?
But I’ve come to realize—it’s not the little things in isolation. It’s the accumulation of all those “small” things that causes stress to build and spiral out of control.
Let me give you an example.
Not long ago, I was looking forward to a relaxing weekend after a busy week. It started off smoothly—a productive meeting, a little paperwork, and the weather was a perfect 80 degrees. Then suddenly, my eye started itching. No big deal, I thought—until it swelled up and I broke out in hives.
Out went the rest of my day.
Saturday came, and I was ready to bounce back. But just as I was heading outside to enjoy the sunshine, my kitchen faucet decided it was a great time to create a waterfall in my basement. So instead of relaxing, I spent hours crammed under the sink fixing the plumbing.
By Sunday night, I realized something important: it wasn’t just the hives or the faucet—it was the stress of all the “little” things hitting at once. And when life feels like it’s constantly throwing curveballs, we tend to retreat. We stop fixing things, we stop planning, and we wait until things are critical.
This same pattern happens with finances and health planning:
We wait until the last minute to file our taxes.
We delay making decisions about retirement or Medicare.
We avoid creating a financial strategy until bills are overwhelming.
We ignore small health issues until they grow into emergencies.
The problem is, the longer we avoid these small issues, the bigger they become—and the more stress they cause.
That’s why tax planning, financial reviews, and Medicare guidance are so important. Having a plan doesn’t eliminate every bump in the road, but it gives you a foundation to stand on when life gets chaotic.
That weekend? I survived it. The hives went away. The faucet got fixed. And I learned—again—that taking care of things as they come is far less stressful than letting them build up.
Let’s tackle the “little things” together before they turn into something bigger. Whether it’s your taxes, retirement strategy, or Medicare choices, I’m here to help you plan ahead and stay ahead.
Because peace of mind doesn’t come from avoiding the small stuff—it comes from dealing with it before it grows.
