Don’t let a surprise vet bill torpedo your budget

Routine vet checkups are rising, and some surgeries can cost as much as a holiday in Europe. Fortunately, pet insurance can help offset these unexpected costs. With some policies starting at $10 and reimbursing up to 90%, you can keep your pet healthy without sacrificing your savings.

PROTECT YOUR PET AND WALLET

🧠 STUCK IN THE MIDDLE – ISSUE #184
Monday, June 9, 2025
For those juggling parents, kids, careers, and relationships… and trying to stay sane.

🎯 ONE BIG THOUGHT

Stop Trying to “Fix” Everything at Once
When you’re stuck in the middle, there’s always something that needs your attention.

Mom’s medication.
Kid’s summer camp forms.
Work deadline.
Your partner, feeling like they’re last on the list.

It’s tempting to try to fix it all at once—slam through your inbox, make all the appointments, catch up on every call, and plan the perfect family weekend. But that mindset often leads to emotional burnout and physical exhaustion.

Instead, try this:
👉 Pick one thing each day that will bring genuine relief or progress.
👉 Let the rest be “good enough” for now.

Progress isn't about juggling faster. It’s about dropping the right balls on purpose.

🔗 3 THINGS THAT MIGHT JUST HELP THIS WEEK

🛑 When Your Life Feels Like Too Much, Do This
How to simplify in a crisis without making everything worse.
🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/18/well/mind/coronavirus-stress-anxiety.html

🧠 The Mental Load Index
This quiz will help you figure out how overwhelmed you are (and what to do about it).
🔗 https://www.fairplaylife.com/the-fair-play-quiz

🍝 Quick Dinner Shortcuts That Don’t Suck
A list of 20 quick and healthy recipes you can make with minimal brainpower.
🔗 https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/easy-weeknight-dinners

📣 FEATURED RESOURCE

What Can I Let Go Of?
Feeling overloaded? Our $9.99 checklist will help you take back control by helping you figure out what tasks to ditch, delegate, or delay.
🔗 Download it here

💬 FROM THE FACEBOOK GROUP

One reader wrote last week:

🎯 Join the conversation and find others who get it
🔗 Stuck in the Middle Facebook Group

📚 MUST-HAVE GUIDE

What to Do With Mom’s House
If you’re trying to decide whether to sell your parent’s home to pay for care, this free guide is essential reading.
🔗 Download the guide here

That’s it for today.
Remember: You’re not alone. You’re just in the middle.

—Brian

P.S. Forward this to someone else who’s caring for everyone but themselves. They’ll thank you later.

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