Your first few exercises toward living fully & leaving nothing unsaid.This workbook serves as your compass, guiding you through manageable steps in medical planning, financial security, and legacy preparation. But this is more than paperwork. It is about finding meaning. With thoughtful exercises and reflection prompts, you will clarify your values, define what matters most, and begin shaping the story only you can tell.You will not take this journey alone. You will build a support team made up of trusted individuals and professionals who will help you make informed and confident decisions.By the time you reach the end, you will have more than a completed plan. You will have peace of mind, a renewed sense of purpose, and a legacy that reflects who you truly are.Let’s begin by focusing on what matters most—right now. These first five pages are just a glimpse of what’s possible, but they’ll set powerful change in motion. Your future doesn’t wait, and neither should your plan.Exercise 1: Someday Starts Now - Reflection PromptImagine it's 20 years from now, and someone reads your name aloud. What do you want them to remember?Write freely. Think less about accomplishments and more about your values, how you made people feel, and what really matters to you.Prompt:"If today were your last ordinary day, what do you wish the people you love knew about you, your values, or your hopes for them?"
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Exercise 2: What Matters Most - Core Values WorksheetCheck off the values that resonate with you the most. Then narrow it down to your Top 5 - the ones you want to guide your decisions and legacy.Values List:[ ] Integrity [ ] Adventure [ ] Faith [ ] Justice
[ ] Family [ ] Simplicity [ ] Freedom [ ] Compassion
[ ] Security [ ] Growth [ ] Humor [ ] Creativity
[ ] Loyalty [ ] Wisdom [ ] Generosity [ ] Dignity [ ] LegacyTop 5 Values:
1. _______________________2. _______________________3. _______________________4. _______________________5. _______________________Exercise 3: Quick Advance Directive ChecklistStart here to take control of your medical future. Check off what you've done, or highlight where you need support.
[ ] I know what an Advance Health Care Directive is.
[ ] I've considered what kind of care I'd want if I couldn't speak for myself.
[ ] I've chosen a trusted person to act as my Durable Power of Attorney.
[ ] I've talked to them about my wishes.
[ ] I've written it down (or plan to soon) .
[ ] My documents are stored somewhere accessible.
[ ] My family/support team knows where to find them.Tip: Your workbook walks you through this, step by step.Exercise 4: Letter to Your Future SelfWrite a short letter to the version of you that's 10 years older. What do you want them to remember? What choices do you hope to make?Prompt:"Dear Future Me, here's what I hope you've done, chosen, and stood for... "
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What's Next?You're just getting started. The full workbook guides you to take powerful action with your voice, your plan, and your legacy.Protect your future. Empower your loved ones. Live on purpose.