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Anesthesia Coding
Category: Encouragement Corner
A space for motivation, self-grace, and reminders to keep pursuing your dreams.
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Here we are again—another week laid out in front of us like a blank page.No matter how last week went, this one arrives quietly with an invitation: try again. Another chance to reset.Another chance to grow.Another chance to become a little more of the person you desire to be. You don’t have to conquer everything at…
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I’ve been asking myself a question lately—one that I think many educators, writers, and content creators ask at some point: Is this really helping anyone? I spend hours researching, writing, creating tip sheets, and sharing knowledge through this blog. Yet sometimes… it feels quiet.No comments.Little interaction.No visible feedback. And in those moments, it’s easy to…
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The first week of a new year always carries a special kind of energy. It’s a pause and a push at the same time—a moment to reflect on where you’ve been and a chance to decide where you’re going. So let me ask you: How did your first week go?Did it feel calm and intentional—or…
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You know you’re capable.You know you can do it. And yet… you hesitate. Not because you lack the skills.Not because you haven’t put in the work.Not because you’re unprepared. So what’s really holding you back? Is it the fear of being told no?The fear of not being chosen?The quiet voice that whispers you’re “not good enough,”…
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The first week of a new year always feels a little different, doesn’t it?A fresh calendar. New goals. New possibilities. As anesthesia coders, auditors, and educators, our field is constantly evolving—and staying current takes intention. So I want to hear from you: 👉 How do you plan to make 2026 your best year yet? Are you: There’s…
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2025 was a year of deep reflection for me. It was the year I finally slowed down enough to ask myself some very hard questions: Some of the answers I uncovered weren’t what I expected. And honestly, it took nearly the entire year before I fully realized what was missing. What I learned is this:…
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If you’ve noticed things have been a bit quiet here lately, I wanted to take a moment to share why—and what’s coming next. Between the holidays, a very full work schedule, and the day-to-day demands that come with both, posting took a short pause. That said, the quiet hasn’t meant inactivity. Behind the scenes, there’s…
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“If you ask for someone’s insight but only accept your own answer, you don’t want collaboration—you want confirmation.”
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When we help others succeed, it doesn’t take away from our own accomplishments—it actually strengthens them. There is no shortage of success in this world; lifting someone else up doesn’t make you smaller, it makes the entire space brighter. Too often we fall into the mindset that someone else’s win somehow subtracts from ours, but…
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Creating meaningful change in a position isn’t always about having the highest title or the most authority—it’s about having vision, initiative, and the willingness to take action. Whether you’re part of a large organization or a small team, you can influence positive transformation from exactly where you stand. Change often begins with one person who…