"I choose to focus on serving others toescape my own sadness. I trust God. I

have cancer, it does not have me. I am not alone."

If you have breast cancer, this workbook will help you

prepare personally & professionally to deal with the

reality that life will never be the same. There will be

lots of appointments and information to sort through.

Areas of responsibility will need to be reviewed, revised

and planned for immediately.

Breast CancerLiving With

Prayer, meditation and inspirationalmaterialsThe BibleA Course in MiraclesCreate a Health Journal

S U G G E S T E D R E A D I N G :

Notes:

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Inventory: Mental & Physical

F O C U S : A R E Y O U T H R O W I N G I N T H E T O W E LO R A R E Y O U G O I N G T O F I G H T W I T H

E V E R Y T H I N G Y O U H A V E ?

What have you accomplished?

What have you not accomplished?

What are you proud of?

What did you start that you want to hand off to be completed bysomeone else? Why is this important?

Are you done or will you use your time, energy, and efforts for whatmatters to you?

What path is the flame inside of your torch blazing?

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Write your story

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Write your story

4

It is ok to feel whatever you are feeling. You get to say whatyou intend to do about the matter that is your healthcare.Either this is the final chapter or it’s the next chapter of yourlife. Either way, you get to influence how it goes. Byron Katiesays, “there are three buckets of business, yours, God's andtheirs.” Theirs is the Oncology Team. Let God be God and yourmedical team be the medical team. This frees you up to befully with yourself. Now, let's focus on what you are going todo with you?

R E A C T I N G O R R E S P O N D I N G

Think about where you will spend time and begin

to gather things that bring you peace and joy

Your Space

Housekeeping

Getting Organized

Music

Reading Materials

Hanging Tapestry

Get All Affairs in Order

Bank Accounts

Life Insurance

Deeds to Property

Titles to Cars

Will5

R E A C T I N G O R R E S P O N D I N G

Notes:

Connect with family & friends. Do something today that

brings you joy

"I'm not sick, I'm dealing with a health challenge."

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Your life matters, your wishes, hopes and dreams. Your storyis worth telling. What footprint will you leave? You arecreating a legacy every day with the expression that is yourlife. Who came before you? Who will come behind you? Whatmatters to you? Who matters to you? What can you tell themabout your life experience? What light can you shed toresolve their darkness? What impact or mark will yourprecious life leave on this family, community, town, state,country, or world? What is your life for? Why are you here?The miracle of life landed in you. Why do you believe youwere chosen to walk it out?

Life is a marathon. We run as far as we can and then thetorch is to be passed on. We are either running, passing it onor waiting to receive the torch. What path are you blazing?Who passed the torch to you? Who will you be passing thetorch to?

E X P E C T E D O U T C O M E & O B J E C T I V E

Notes:

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E X P E C T E D O U T C O M E & O B J E C T I V E

Notes:

"You create when you speak."Stay Positive

8

O B J E C T I V E : G E T O R G A N I Z E D S O Y O U C A N R E C O G N I Z E A R E A SO F N E E D A N D D E S I R E D S U P P O R T . T H I S W I L L M A K E I T E A S I E R

F O R Y O U T O M A K E C L E A R R E Q U E S T S F O R S U P P O R T .

Create a list: If you are completely immoble, what are all ofthe areas that you are accountable for?

If you are completely immobile, who would you call to

help?

Family Communication

Mental Support

Physical Support

Health Questions

Inspiration

Personal Grooming

Cooking

Grocery Shopping

Assisting with Kids

Cleaning

Doctors’ Appointments

Picking Up Prescriptions

Spiritual Support

Social Connection

Work Responsibilities

Finances

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Notes:

"You create when you speak."Stay Positive

O B J E C T I V E : G E T O R G A N I Z E D S O Y O U C A N R E C O G N I Z E A R E A SO F N E E D A N D D E S I R E D S U P P O R T . T H I S W I L L M A K E I T E A S I E R

F O R Y O U T O M A K E C L E A R R E Q U E S T S F O R S U P P O R T .

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Think about what you need, want, and deserve.

When people call and ask, “what can I do to help?” Tellthem! Let them know all of the areas that you have onyour list and ask them where they would like to be added.

Make it easy for people to support you by being clearregarding what you need and want.

Make an inventory your space. Set up your space in a waythat supports healing and comfort. Believe that you areworthy and deserving of support and expect it to show up!

Notes:

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Have all of your medical information in an easilyidentifiable binder. Place the binder in the area where youand those supporting you can access them. The bindershould include: important phone numbers for yourmedical team and potential side effects to be aware of withinstructions. Have a container or space with all meds,supplies, thermometers, etc. near you in this area.

T H E M E D I C A L B I N D E R .

C R E A T I N G Y O U R S P E C I A L P L A C E T OR E L A X A N D R E S T

Set up your space to provide the ultimate zen feelings.Hang pictures, cards, art work and things that bring youjoy. This is your sacred sanctuary. Bedding, pillows, TVtray, backrest, lamp, chair, reading material, books, audiovisual, intercom, or baby monitor. This will give youprivacy and keep you connected to others.

This is your time.Self-care and Self-love are the highest priorities.

Be open to discovering something new.Get crystal clear about the purpose of your life,

the intention of your heart and your truest desires.Tell your story.

Notes:

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Studies show that having a positiveStudies show that having a positiveattitude increases life expectancy inattitude increases life expectancy in

patients.patients.

Devastated

Wounded

Miserable

Victim

Pissed

My Story

Training

Sick

Isolated

Defeated

Hell

Destiny

Warrior

Mighty

Victorious

Prestigious

My Podium

The Top

A Symbol of hope

Insulated by God

Determined

Happiness

FROM TO

CANCER IS ONE FRAME ON THE REEL OF LIFE,IT'S NOT THE WHOLE STORY. USE CANCER,

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About Kim

Lives in Chicago, IL

Masters Degree in Transformational

Leadership & Coaching, Wright Graduate

University

Real Estate Industry Speaker, Trainer &

Coach, Licensed Broker since 1994

Past President Cleveland Realtist Association

(2012)

Past President of the National Association of

Realtors Women’s Council Chicago

Northwest (2018/2019)

Proud Mother of 7 beautiful children 3 sons,

4 daughters, 2 amazing grandsons and 1

grandaughter

Her philosophy is God First, Family &

Education

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Be Encouraged

KIM JOHNSONManaging Broker, Ohio & IllinoisKeller Williams Realty Partners

700 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068KimJohnson@kw.com

Kim.JohnsonChicago.comOffice: 847-685-8300

Cell: 216-322-0633