When Someday Never Comes: Start the Planning We Keep Avoiding (Ep 121)

Описание: In this episode of Surfing the Quicksand, Kathy Vines sits down with Wendy Buglio, Certified Senior Move Manager and Certified Professional Organizer, to talk about the often-overlooked work of planning for life transitions. Wendy shares her personal experiences helping her own parents and loved ones navigate end-of-life planning, downsizing, and digital afterlife organization, highlighting the importance of thinking ahead, documenting processes, and having difficult conversations.

From tackling the procrastination that keeps us from organizing important documents to breaking big tasks into tiny steps, Wendy offers practical strategies for getting unstuck. She also shares insights into the tools and resources available (like the Nokbox and Five Wishes) that make planning simpler, as well as how to ensure that your personal and business affairs are handled if you’re incapacitated.

This episode is packed with actionable advice, gentle encouragement, and relatable stories for anyone navigating midlife challenges.

Key Takeaways:

Planning ahead and documenting processes is key to easing future transitions.

Start small: one conversation, one document, or one tiny step can break through procrastination.

Resources like the Nokbox and Five Wishes simplify end-of-life and digital planning.

Accountability and deadlines can help you finally tackle projects you’ve been avoiding.

Recharge by leaning into your passions—like music, live performances, or other creative outlets.

Professional networks (NAPO, NASM) can connect you with trusted organizers, even across the country.

Resources and Mentions:

Nokbox information management system to keep track of important papers and information. https://www.thenokbox.com/KATHY32689

Five Wishes – a guide to help facilitate and document end of life care for you or your loved ones. https://www.fivewishes.org/

Wendy’s company: https://www.wendybuglio.com/

About Wendy Buglio

A passionate productivity consultant, move manager, and professional organizer, Wendy Buglio is dedicated to helping clients clarify what is most important and then developing strategies to get everything else out of the way. With her non-judgmental approach and calming energy (combined with a healthy dose of reality and a sense of humor), she works with clients to make decisions and take action to create desired change. Wendy has 16 years of experience managing moves for clients, and has developed strong
relationships with moving companies, stagers, realtors, and other related services. She manages a team of dedicated organizing and move management professionals who treat each client like a member of their own family.