Fleshner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin's online newsletter for January 2018
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W ith a new year upon us, there is a zing of energy in the air. Our hearts beat for change, as we optimistically have our sights set on the future. Usually, on NewYear’s Eve, I sit down andmake a list of goals to accomplish in the upcoming year. The list often looks something like this:
Another invaluable skill my father taught me growing up is the skill of“visualization.”This year, I will visualize myself achievingmy goals. For example, if I want to run a half-marathon, I will visualize myself lacing upmy running shoes, puttingmy hair up in a ponytail, stepping foot onto our cement driveway, and taking off jogging down the road. I’ll visualize myself scaling hills and running through snow, rain, and scorching heat. I’ll visualize myself on race day, pinning the bib onto the front of my shirt. I’ll hear the start gun fire and the crowds cheer, and I will visualize myself crossing the finish line. This is howwe visualized inmy household. I was taught to be detailed about my visualization – seeing, hearing, and even tasting the moment. I so believed in this technique when I was younger that I hadmy middle school basketball teammates sit in a circle at center court prior to games, close their eyes, and tell everyone on the teamone thing they visualized themselves doing during our game that night. We said things like,“I see myself getting low on defense and keeping my hands up,”or“I see myself making every free throw.”How on earth I was able to persuade 12- and 13-year-old girls to sit around in a circle and do this, I have no idea. I usually visualizedmyself bouncing the ball three times, liningmy toes up to the line, hearing silence fall over the crowd, getting the ball gripped perfectly to shoot, and then gracefully arcing the ball up into the air and down through the net. Swoosh. I grewmore andmore confident inmy game, and so didmy teammates. We won the county championship every year of middle school. As I’ve aged, it has become apparent tome how incredibly important the mind is to accomplishing goals. Visualization is not just something to be applied to sports, but to all aspects of life. I challenge you to give visualization a try. You will notice howmuchmore confidently you tackle tasks because, in your mind, you’ve already done it. Lastly, everyday I will be kind tomyself. It is so easy to compare ourselves to one another and feel as though we are not doing our best. What we must recognize is the great diversity in all of our situations. We must be kind to ourselves. I urge you to choose one thing you will tell yourself every single day when you wake up and look in the mirror. Better yet, tell yourself that thing over and over throughout the day. You could think it to yourself every time you walk through the door or every time you get into your car. Whatever you choose, be consistent and persistent. It is much easier to be a“thoughtful daughter,”a“patient parent,”or a“dependable friend”when you truly believe you are one.
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Learn to play a new instrument
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Call my friends at least once a month
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Visit my grandpa more often
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Eat less sugar
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Read at least one book eachmonth
Sometimes I accomplish the goals, and sometimes I don’t. Many times, my list ends up beingmore of a list of“things I would like to do,”rather than a game plan to actually make those things happen. This year, I’mdoing it differently. Early inmy life, I learned the importance of a positive attitude. My sister has memories of my father encouraging her to stand in front of a mirror and say,“It’s a great day to get up and get at‘em!”I have the same memory of enthusiastically reciting that phrase, except I said it in the car with my father on his way to dropme off at school. I learned that I can choose to have a good day and a productive day simply by telling myself I will. Each day is a new day, and I have the power to start the
day confidently and cheerfully. It is a lot easier to be productive when you are positive from the outset of the day. I encourage you to try this – you can use this phrase or make up your own, tomake sure you are setting the tone to have a good day every day.
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Set Reward Milestones Positive reinforcement will propel your kids to keep reading long after the calendars have turned. For a certain number of books completed or hours spent reading, offer them a prize. You can even create a big end goal to really cement those reading habits. Better yet, set a combined goal that the entire family can work toward. Don’t be afraid to pull out all the stops. If your kids know that reading one book per week through June means an extra-special summer vacation, their enthusiasm won’t wane come spring. Use Reading Apps Goodreads is a social network for bibliophiles. You can find recommendations, share ratings, and create lists of both completed and to-be- read books. Users also create reading lists based on topic, genre, decade, and more. With over 2 billion books added, you’ll never run out of inspiration. Biblionasium offers the same services, but it’s designed specifically for children. Talk to
Parents want to see their child do well in school, and there’s one fun activity that benefits students of all ages: reading. In a world with so much stimulation, however, it can be difficult to motivate kids to put down a screen and pick up a book. New Year’s resolutions are the perfect opportunity to make reading a priority. Here are a few tips to make 2018 the year your kids become bookworms. Make It a Family Resolution There’s no better motivator than solidarity! Plus, we’re guessing everyone in your household could stand to read a little more. You don’t have to read the same books or set identical goals, but it’s a lot more fun when everyone participates. Schedule weekly reading discussions so everyone can share the cool stories they’ve read. Stack your completed books in your house somewhere as a monument to all the knowledge your family has gained.
other parents and create a network of friends and classmates. After all, nothing is cooler to a kid than what his/her friends are doing. Avid readers tend to do better academically from kindergarten through college. In fact, a study from the Journal of Education and Practice found that reading comprehension predicted success in other subjects more than any other factor. If you want to see improved report cards, make a reading resolution for your entire household.
Success Stories
1. We received a motorcycle death case that had many liability issues. The other driver was towing our client’s motorcycle with tow straps while our client was on the back of the motorcycle. While at an intersection, the bike turned over with our client, resulting in his death. We were able to negotiate and obtain policy limits for his widow. 2. Our client was a passenger in a horrific one-vehicle collision, wherein he was sent by medical helicopter to an area hospital and suffered a broken vertebrae, which required surgery. This client had medical bills in excess of the at-fault parties’insurance limits. We were able to obtain substantial reductions fromMedicare and his medical providers to increase our client’s net recovery. 3. We were able to negotiate and obtain a settlement for a husband and wife injured in a motorcycle collision, wherein they both sustained serious injuries. After months of struggling with their health insurance, we were able to get the health insurance to make payments on their medical bills and settle the claim, increasing both of their net recoveries. 4. Our client’s disability claimwas denied. The records obtained by the Social Security Administration clearly showed she was disabled. Our office was able to work with her medical providers to obtain medical source
statements and letters of support, which convinced the Social Security Disability Administrative Law Judge to award the claim.
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Insurance Adjusters Three Sneaky Strategies Use Against Accident Victims
The weeks after a serious auto accident are often an incredibly stressful and confusing time for victims. Insurance adjusters thrive on this chaos, jumping into the situation as early as possible to minimize their company’s liability. After gaining the victim’s trust, they’ll do everything they can to reduce the insurance payout as much as possible. Here are three of their craftiest tactics. Pretending They’re in Your Corner Insurance personnel will do their best to seem like they’re your friend, interested only in closing the case and getting you the money you need. Maybe they’ll send you a check covering your car repairs before your medical treatment is completed — before you know the true extent of the costs. They’ll frequently check in, requesting info they claim is vital to secure your compensation. Claiming You Must Provide a Statement Immediately after being notified of the accident, adjusters will usually call up the victim before they can gather their thoughts, telling them they have to provide a statement about the damage and injuries of the accident. No matter what, do not provide this statement. It’s neither required nor advisable. In fact, the only reason the adjuster demands one is to attempt to catch you admitting partial fault, understating your injuries, or second- guessing the details of the accident. Snooping on Your Social Media Insurance companies sometimes hire private investigators to unearth dirt to undercut a victim’s position in court, but these days, often all that’s needed is a quick visit to the victim’s Facebook page. Pictures of you engaging in activities, posts about the accident, and numerous other data points can be used against you. Of course, all of these tactics can be deflected by having an experienced attorney on your side, but whether or not you turn to a lawyer, it’s vital you stay savvy of adjusters’ sneaky strategies. Don’t fall into a trap that will later cost you thousands of dollars. But make no mistake: adjusters’ interests lie firmly with the insurance company, not with you. The real goal is to gather info they can later use against you.
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Looking for a way to prepare a warm treat for the kids while they’re out building snowmen? Break out the slow cooker and enjoy the best hot cocoa you’ve ever had!
Ingredients
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1 cup white chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
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2 cups heavy cream, divided 3 cups milk (any variety)
4 tablespoons raspberry liqueur or syrup
Directions
1. In a slow cooker, combine white chocolate chips, condensed milk, 1 cup cream, and milk. Cover and heat on low about 2 hours. 2. In a large bowl, mix remaining 1 cup cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. 3. Using a hand or stand mixer, whip until stiff peaks form. 4. Serve mugs of hot chocolate with about 1 tablespoon of raspberry liqueur or syrup to taste and a dollop of whipped cream.
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A Look Back for the New Year The Resolution That Leads to Better Grades Success Stories Insurance Adjusters Are Not on Your Side Warm Up With Some Hot Cocoa What Music Does Your Dog Love?
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Don’t Stop Retrievin’
Your Dog’s Favorite Music
Looking for newways to spend timewith your dog? Is fetch just a little too overdone? Is your furry friend’s anxiety getting the best of him? Try putting on some BobMarley. Studies have shown that classical music calms canine nerves, but did you know Rover may actually have his own taste in music? Recently, a study from the Scottish SPCA and the University of Glasgow, published in the journal Physiology and Behavior, concluded that dogs may have their own music preferences. And while pups tend to enjoy many genres, the most popular seem to be soft rock and reggae. The study, which evaluated kenneled dogs’ preferences for soft rock, Motown, pop, reggae, and classical music, revealed that dogs spend significantly more time lying down and less time standing when any music plays. And while music didn’t seem to persuade the dogs to quit barking, the pups were significantly more likely to bark once the music stopped.
Researchers alsomeasured the dogs’ heart rates during each tune. When dogs listened to reggae and soft rock, their heart rates were significantly lower, which indicates a reduction in stress. And, even though the dogs specifically enjoyed different music genres, their physiological
and behavioral changes remained constant over the five-day study.
Professor Neil Evans at the University of Glasgow suggested that this study may not represent the musical tastes of all dogs.“Overall,”he writes,“the response to different genres was mixed, highlighting the possibility that, like humans, our canine friends have their own individual music preferences.” In 2015, the University of Glasgow conducted a separate study that examined the effects classical music has on our canine friends. They originally found that, while the music was calming at first, after a week of listening to classical music, the dogs seemed to become disinterested in the tunes and their stress levels eventually increased. So, based on these newer findings, it seems as though a variety of music can keep your dog both interested and relaxed while he is kenneled.
So, the next time it’s too rainy to go to the dog park, put on a doggie-friendly playlist for him to enjoy. Who knows? Maybe your dog has the same taste in music as you!
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