What Does Wellness Mean to Me? The term “wellness” can be hard to define, but I like to think of it as a personalized, dynamic state of contentment, wellbeing, and fulfillment. It is personalized because everybody has their own unique version of what wellness means based on their values and priorities. Wellness is also dynamic; it is an ever-changing state that could depend … [Read more...] about What Does Wellness Mean to Me?
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2021 Q2 Credit Card Rewards Strategy
2021 Q2 Credit Card Rewards Strategy Every quarter of every year, I strategize on how to maximize credit card rewards to get a good return on my spending. This quarter is no exception. Here is my 2021 Q2 credit card rewards strategy. Almost all of my expenses (groceries, dining, transportation, insurance, entertainment, etc.) goes on a credit card. I have a specific credit … [Read more...] about 2021 Q2 Credit Card Rewards Strategy
Weekend Reflections 6-13-2021: Things On My Mind
Weekend Reflections 6-13-2021: Things On My Mind It's been a while since I've posted anything here, but I think it's time to get back into it. After taking a hiatus, it's easy to realize how much I miss blogging and putting random stuff out there on the internet. My breaks have been intentional. It's not like I am running out of things to say. Actually, it's quite the … [Read more...] about Weekend Reflections 6-13-2021: Things On My Mind
Stop Physician Burnout (Book Review)
Stop Physician Burnout (Book Review) A few weeks ago, I was working at one of the surgery centers and on top of a desk inside one of the physician offices was a book called Stop Physician Burnout. It immediately caught my eye since I'm one of the wellness champions in my hospital organization. While I haven't experienced burnout myself, I know how vitally important it is … [Read more...] about Stop Physician Burnout (Book Review)
Why Earning Credit Card Points During A Pandemic Is Still Valuable
Why Earning Credit Card Points During A Pandemic Is Still Valuable You would think that earning credit card points during a pandemic is worthless and pointless (pun intended). I mean, there's no point in earning credit card points, especially for travel rewards, when we can't even travel, right? Think again. I'm here to make the case that earning credit card points during a … [Read more...] about Why Earning Credit Card Points During A Pandemic Is Still Valuable
What’s In My Wallet, Phone, And Sock Drawer
What's In My Wallet, Phone, And Sock Drawer Once in a while people will ask me which credit cards I have in my wallet. It's an interesting question. In total, I have more than 20 credit cards. However, I don't keep them all in my wallet. Every credit card that I keep has a purpose. Some have a high earning rate for everyday spending. Others I keep just for the benefits; … [Read more...] about What’s In My Wallet, Phone, And Sock Drawer
Match To A Higher Signup Bonus (Don’t Leave Points On The Table)
Match To A Higher Signup Bonus (Don't Leave Points On The Table) Everybody knows that you can't consistently time the market. You can't always perfectly time credit card applications either. Sure, a diligent person will know about the Chase 5/24 rule, Amex's once in a life time rule, Citi's 8/65 rule, and other nuanced "rules" and plan their card applications accordingly. But … [Read more...] about Match To A Higher Signup Bonus (Don’t Leave Points On The Table)
Weekend Reflections and Happy New Year!
Weekend Reflections and Happy New Year! The holidays have come and gone and now it's a new year (and a new decade!). This time of year is a great time to enjoy quality time with family, catch up with friends, reflect on the highlights from the last year, and set some ambitious goals for the next 365 days. Catching up with old friends Nowadays, real life is about … [Read more...] about Weekend Reflections and Happy New Year!
Weekend Reflections: September
Weekend Reflections: September So far, September has been quite remarkable! The month started with a bang as my wife and I hosted a mini family retreat over Labor Day weekend. We rented a luxurious cabin at Lake Arrowhead (see featured picture) for the entire extended family. It was a lot of fun because the cabin was equipped with so many cool amenities. There was a … [Read more...] about Weekend Reflections: September
Semiannual Report: A Personal Update
Semiannual Report: A Personal UpdateIf anybody out there is concerned, please don't be. The title of the article and my lack of posting might suggest I'm going through some personal issues. But really I'm not. So don't fret. :) I can understand the concern though. When bloggers suddenly stop writing or seemingly fall off the face of the internet earth, people often wonder why. … [Read more...] about Semiannual Report: A Personal Update