Most people have FOMO (or fear of missing out) over social situations. Or purchases that are on sale for a limited time only.

My FOMO hits me when I start trying to pack a carry-on suitcase. 

• “Did I bring enough outfits to wear?”
• “What if I forgot something I need for working remotely?”
• “What if the weather is drastically different from what’s being predicted and I do actually need this winter jacket in the middle of June?”

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Usually, packing can be so overwhelming that I find myself procrastinating until the very last minute.

My angst got so bad that I finally realized I needed a better system and deployed a packing checklist.

It really works (when I actually use it)!

For example…last week’s packing checklist for my conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

This packing checklist supports my larger life goal, which is to keep my world elegantly simple.

In pursuit of this goal, I’ve taken inspiration from…

• Marie Kondo, and the KonMar Method – organizing has helped me scale down my possessions. I value her focus on things that are most loved.

• Minimalism is great too – I love Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus.  Their 30-Day Minimalist Game is fun and rewarding.

• My family – It was so wonderful when they helped me sort my clothes & belongings for my summer in Jacksonville, Florida. I had much-needed support and perspective that I would have never seen on my own.

Now, instead of overthinking about my packing dilemma, I’ve trimmed my questions down to this:

• What is the weather forecast?
• What will I be doing?
• What do I need to wear?

What I need to wear is what trips me up the most. I can seriously overthink this process! But after using my list for last week, my packed suitcase was simple and effective. I wore every piece of clothing (sometimes twice!) and used every piece of tech I needed.

Overthinking and over complicating is almost never the solution. The same is true for health insurance.

I’m sure you’ve seen how overwhelming the process can be for some of your clients, right? The details of what to “pack” into their plan?

Let’s keep it simple together. Here is where I always start:

• What is your overall health need?
• What is your lifestyle?
• What protection do you need?

Even with all of my learned skills, when I pack my suitcase, the feeling of the trepidation hasn’t yet fully disappeared. 

Like Marie Kondo, Joshua Fields Millburn, and Ryan Nicodemus, I’m here to help your clients and referrals sort out all of their fears!  To discover their perfect health plan for all the travels in life.

I’m happy to support them and their loved ones with their health journeys – simply and effectively – without the overcomplications.

Here’s to living well ,

Mary Hunt