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# VIP Coaching In The Dark

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## Posts

- [Tips and Tales](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/home/tips_tales/)
- [The Ridiculousness of Humanity: Labels, Language, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/the-ridiculousness-of-humanity-labels-language-and-the-stories-we-tell-ourselves/) - Language is powerful. Words can comfort, clarify, confuse, categorize, criticize, and occasionally cause complete conversational chaos. Human beings are remarkably talented at attaching memories, assumptions, fears, expectations, and assorted emotional debris to otherwise ordinary words, then reacting to the entire pile as though the word itself showed up carrying luggage. Consider someone who asks a
- [Part Two: The Clutter Monster](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/part-two-the-clutter-monster/) - Welcome back, brave adventurer! You've heard the tale of one hero's battle with the Clutter Monster. Now it's your turn to begin your own quest. Every successful expedition follows a plan, and this map is designed to guide you one manageable step at a time. There is no need to conquer the entire castle in
- [Part 1: The Clutter Monster](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/part-1-the-clutter-monster/) - The Adventure Begins Every great quest begins with an ordinary problem that somehow grows into an intimidating monster. For many of us, that monster isn't a dragon, it's the overflowing closet, the crowded garage, or the spare room we keep meaning to organize "someday." If you've ever opened a closet, sighed, and quietly closed the
- [The Theory of Visual Energy Units](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/the-theory-of-visual-energy-units/) - Not long after I became legally blind in 2010, I was introduced to a woman who would become very influential in my life. Liz is deafblind, has similar body issues to my own and has been a long-time guide dog handler. She taught me much about living blind as well as making the decision whether
- [Beyond 911: Helpful 3-Digit Phone Number](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/beyond-911-helpful-3-digit-phone-number/) - Most of us know to call 911 in an emergency, but it's far from the only 3-digit number that can make life easier. Several easy-to-remember phone numbers connect you with important services, from finding community resources and mental health support to reporting non-emergency city issues or locating buried utility lines before you dig. Keeping these numbers handy
- ["Why are the pork chops so pink?"](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/why-are-the-pork-chops-so-pink/) - As the cook in the family, I try to make sure everyone gets fed and that there are leftovers for later. Most of my cooking happens by touch, smell, and timing these days, which works surprisingly well. It had been a busy day, and I had set aside six pork chops to cook in the
- [10 Unique Uses for Bump Dots](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/10_unique_uses_for_bump_dots/) - From The Exploring Life Skills Desk Bump dots are a fantastic tactile tool for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, helping them navigate their environment with ease and increasing independence. Here are 10 creative ways to use them: Marking Appliance Controls Place bump dots on Frequently used buttons on microwaves, ovens, washing machines, and
- [Napping is a Tool](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/napping-is-a-tool/) - Energy and Vision Changes I had been blind for about a year when I had the opportunity to talk with an adjustment to sight loss counselor, who is blind herself. I will never forget how impactful one of the first things she told me was; “it takes a lot more energy to do everything when you’re
- [Navigating Social Situations](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/navigating-social-situations/) - Tips From the Exploring Life Skills Desk Adjusting to social situations as a blind or visually impaired individual can be challenging, but there are effective strategies to navigate interactions with confidence with practice. Here are some ways to ease social engagement: Develop Strong Communication Skills; Expressing thoughts clearly and confidently helps in social interactions. Toastmaster groups
- [When Dining In and Out](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/when-dining-in-and-out/) - Things to Think About Dining In Present to your dining venue with clean clothes and good hygiene Use your manners (don’t talk with food in your mouth, sit up straight, elbows off table, say please and thank you, cough into sleeve or napkin, asked to be excused if you need to step away, etc.) Use
- [Medication Managment](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/medication-managment/) - By Teresa Christian, Marja Byers, Todd Fahlstrom Best Practices For someone who is newly blind or adjusting to vision loss, managing medications independently can feel daunting. Yet with the right strategies, tools, and support, it becomes not only possible but empowering. The following tips provide practical guidance for blind and low vision individuals, as well as for
- [Organization: Home and Kitchen](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/organization-home-and-kitchen/) - From todd's Exploring Life Skills Desk. Edited by Desirée A. Christian Here are the top 10 organizational skills tailored for home and kitchen environments, along with practical tips to make each one work beautifully: Consistent Placement Skill: Always store items in the same location. Tip: Use labeled bins or drawer organizers. For example, keep all spices in one tactile-labeled
- [Vision Changes Affects Your Energy](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/vision-changes-affects-your-energy/) - I had been blind for about a year when I had the opportunity to talk with an adjustment to sight loss counselor, who is blind herself. I will never forget how impactful one of the first things she told me was; “it takes a lot more energy to do everything when you’re blind. You will
- [Balance; it might not be your inner ear.](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/balance-it-might-not-be-your-inner-ear/) - How vision and hearing changes can affect your balance 1. How Vision Affects Balance Your eyes give your brain important information about: Where you are in space (spatial orientation) How far away things are (depth perception) How you’re moving (visual feedback) When vision changes due to eye conditions (cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, double vision), neurological
- [Shopping As A Team-Sport](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/shopping-as-a-team-sport/) - Tips for Making the Most of In-Store Assistance Welcome to today’s main event: the grocery store. On one side, you—the shopper—with a list, a purpose, and a limited amount of energy. On the other, your store teammate—a store staff member who may be overworked, inexperienced, or unfamiliar with assisting someone with vision changes. Like any
- [Laughing at the Wrong Times (and Being Grateful for It)](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/laughing-at-the-wrong-times-and-being-grateful-for-it/) - More than twenty-five years of parenting and caregiving for two medically fragile daughters stripped away any illusion of certainty. Plans became provisional. Assumptions dissolved. What emerged in their place was a kind of adaptable resilience, paired with an absurdist, sometimes irreverent sense of humor shaped in part by laughter and gratitude. Those practices helped me
- [Riding with Confidence](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/riding-with-confidence/) - A Guide to Local and Regional Bus Travel Bus travel can be a powerful tool for independence, connection, and confidence—especially for blind and low-vision travelers. Whether you’re riding across town or heading to another city, having the right information and a solid plan makes all the difference. Here’s a guide to help you decide what
- [The Secret of the Sound](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/the-secret-of-the-sound/) - Click Plunk plunk Squeak squeak squeak Clump clump clump clump I’m re-learning the world around me, one sound at a time. I didn’t realize how much my hearing had declined over the years until my new prescription hearing aids re-awakened my wonder at the forgotten nuances of sound. The click of the electric baseboard heater
- [Lake Lemonade Part 3: Tools, Practice, and Building Confidence](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/lake-lemonade-part-3-tools-practice-and-building-confidence/) - In Part One of the Lake Lemonade series, Desirée shared a kitchen mishap that many people with changing vision can relate to: the moment when depth perception doesn’t behave the way you expect. Along with the story came some foundational do’s and don’ts for pouring safely. In Part Two, we explored practical techniques—using sound, stable
- [Play Nice; You Live Here](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/play-nice-you-live-here/) - I have had the phrase, managing expectations, come to mind quite often recently, and in different situations with myself as well as with others. I’ve felt frustrated (sometimes unreasonably so) when something didn’t go the way I wanted it too, and I’ve seen people getting angry over situations that I felt their expectations were unreasonable.
- [Best Apps for Staying Independent through Vision Changes](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/best-apps-for-staying-independent-through-vision-changes/) - Technology has become one of the most powerful tools for independence. Especially for people who are blind or visually impaired. At VIP Coaching in the Dark, we believe that confidence grows when people have access to the right tools and know how to use them in real‑life. Situations Today’s smartphones offer a full toolbox of apps that support
- [I Found the Trash Can With My Bumper](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/i-found-the-trash-can-with-my-bumper/) - At first, it does not feel serious.Reading glasses just do not seem to work quite as well anymore. You secretly increase the font size on your phone, then tell yourself everyone does that now anyway. You start using the flashlight on your phone to read menus or grocery labels once in a while. Street signs
- [Lying Eyes Part Two](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/lying-eyes-part-two/) - In Part 1, you saw how your brain fills in gaps to keep the world feeling continuous. That same system does not stop at blind spots that just about everyone with average sight has. It has always worked this way. Your brain acts like an editor working behind the scenes. It takes incomplete information, smooths
- [Basic Disaster Preparedness Part 2](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/basic-disaster-preparedness-part-2/) - When You Need to Leave (Evacuation Planning That Actually Works) Sometimes, the safest choice is to leave, and when that moment comes, there usually isn’t much time to think or make a last second plan to escape. Knowing Where to Go Part of your plan is about knowing where to go, how to get there,
- [Basic Disaster Preparedness Part 1](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/basic-disaster-preparedness-part-1/) - Staying Informed & Staying Put (When You Can’t Leave Yet) Emergency planning doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does need to be intentional. When something unexpected happens, most of us don’t rise to the occasion, we fall back on what we already know and have ready. This first part of your plan is about
- [Lying Eyes Part One](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/lying-eyes-part-one/) - Your Brain Is Making Stuff Up and Committing To It With Confidence If you’ve ever waved back at someone who absolutely was not waving at you…Or confidently grabbed the “sugar” that turned out to be salt…Or had a full half-second of “oh good, there’s a person there” before realizing it’s a coat on a chair…
- [Lake Lemonade Part 1](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/lake-lemonade-part-1/) - After my cataract surgery, we chose to operate on only one eye because I’m at high risk for retinal detachment. The replacement lens has fixed magnification. Intellectually, I understood that newly changed vision would affect my depth perception. I anticipated it in theory. In daily life, however, anticipation and embodiment are two very different things.
- [Lake Lemonade Part 2: Techniques for Safe and Confident Pouring](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/lake-lemonade-part-2-techniques-for-safe-and-confident-pouring/) - Pouring liquids whether it’s a cup of morning coffee, a pot of boiling pasta water, or a glass of juice that turns into a puddle on the floor—can feel intimidating when vision is limited. But with the right techniques, tools, and mindset, it becomes a safe, smooth, and empowering part of daily life. This guide
- [The Inadvertent Influencer](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/the-inadvertent-influencer/) - These days many of us are aware of “Influencers” on social media, these folks have made a name (and money) for themselves on the internet by working at selling themselves. I have come to understand that there are other influencers in the world who have been around long before the internet, life influencers. I have
- [It’s Allergy Season!](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/its-allergy-season/) - Here in western Oregon, we are now into our spring allergy season. I’ve become more aware of it when I’m talking with a group of friends and I’m now struggling to hear them. Though I have year-round allergies, for some reason spring brings fluid into my ears. If you have seasonal challenges like me, here
- [A Small Bag That Matters](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/a-small-bag-that-matters/) - How a Go-Bag Can Reduce the Overwhelming Unknown that is The Emergency Room and Hospital A “go bag” doesn’t have to be complicated, and there isn’t just one right version. Some people keep one for evacuations, power outages, or travel. Here, I’m talking specifically about a hospital or emergency room go bag — something you

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- [Home](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/) - Help Us Put the Sailing Vessel Shakedown Through Its Paces We’ve launched something new, and now we need a few adventurous people willing to climb aboard and help us put it through its paces. The S.V. Shakedown is our testing crew. You’ll get access to our new membership area and help us discover what works,
- [Find Your People!](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/home/find_your_people/) - Join Our Conversations Discover how our virtual group chats and classes help you find your footing and your people — connecting with peers who’ve been there too, while building confidence, skills, and a little more light for the road ahead. No Dumb Questions! Join our email list to ask as many questions as you'd like and to
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- [Partnership Programs](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/home/resources-to-get-you-started/partnership-programs/) - Life Learner Retreat In-person, hands-on learning for people with vision changes VIP Coaching In The Dark currently focuses on virtual support. For those seeking an in-person experience, Todd offers an immersive low vision retreat through Life Learner, a separate nonprofit organization. This small-group program provides practical, hands-on learning in a focused, in-person setting. What This Program
- [My Vision Is Changing. Where Do I Start?](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/home/my-vision-is-changing-where-do-i-start/) - My Vision Is Changing. Where Do I Start? Maybe things are getting harder to see. Maybe glare is becoming ridiculous. Maybe reading takes more effort than it used to. Maybe you are missing steps, losing track of things on the counter, or holding your phone farther away, then closer, then farther away again. And maybe
- [Resources To Get You Started](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/home/resources-to-get-you-started/) - A Good Place to Start Finding the right information can be half the battle. We’ve gathered a few trusted places to help you get started, whether you’re looking for community, accessible reading, technology help, information about changes in sight or hearing, or simply trying to figure out what might be useful next. You do not
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- [S/V Shakedown Crew](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/register/s-v-shakedown-crew/) - Welcome aboard the Sailing Vessel Shakedown, where new VIP resources and membership features take their first trial voyage. This where you get to give us feedback on what is and what isn't, If you like a new membership offering or not.

## Products

- [Keep Chasing Sunrises - Dad hat](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/keep-chasing-sunrises-dad-hat/) - Some mornings begin with a clear horizon. Others ask us to keep moving until the light appears. This embroidered baseball hat features the words “Keep Chasing Sunrises” alongside a bright rising sun, rolling green hills, and a winding aqua river. The design is a cheerful reminder to keep looking ahead, follow what brings you hope,
- [Roll For Adaptability - Travel mug with a handle](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/roll-for-adaptability-travel-mug-with-a-handle/) - Life rarely follows the original campaign notes. Celebrate your ability to adjust, problem-solve, and keep moving forward with this playful tabletop-inspired design. Featuring a midnight-blue D20 showing a natural 20, paired with the phrase “Roll for Adaptability,” this shirt is made for anyone who has learned how to improvise when life changes the rules, because
- [VIPCITD Signature Eclipse Logo - Travel mug with a handle](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/vipcitd-signature-eclipse-logo-travel-mug-with-a-handle/) - Fuel the Adventure Every journey starts with the right beverage. Whether it's coffee before the morning commute, tea during an afternoon Zoom class, or hot chocolate around the campfire, this travel mug is built to go wherever your day leads. Featuring the VIP Coaching In The Dark eclipse logo, it's a reminder that confidence grows
- [VIPCITD Simple Eclipse in Black Travel mug with a handle](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/vipcitd-simple-eclipse-in-black-travel-mug-with-a-handle/) - This stainless steel travel mug features the VIP Coaching In The Dark eclipse symbol: a dark crescent moon overlapping a radiant sun. The simple celestial design represents vision, shadow, change, and the light that remains even when part of the path is difficult to see. The bold silhouette-style artwork keeps the focus on the contrast
- [Can First. Questions Later.  - Travel mug with a handle](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/can-first-questions-later-travel-mug-with-a-handle/) - This stainless steel travel mug features a humorous scene inspired by a familiar white-cane experience: a distracted pedestrian looking at a smartphone does not notice a blind person approaching until the cane reaches their shoe. Above and below the illustration are the words: “Cane First. Questions Later.” On the left, the smartphone user wears a
- [Roll for Adaptability - Flip straw water bottle](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/roll-for-adaptability-flip-straw-water-bottle/) - Life rarely follows the original campaign notes. Celebrate your ability to adjust, problem-solve, and keep moving forward with this playful tabletop-inspired design. Featuring a midnight-blue D20 showing a natural 20, paired with the phrase “Roll for Adaptability,” this shirt is made for anyone who has learned how to improvise when life changes the rules, because
- [VIPCITD Signature Eclipse Logo - Flip straw water bottle](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/vipcitd-signature-eclipse-logo-flip-straw-water-bottle/) - Hydration for Life’s Journy doesn't stop because your vision changes and neither should you. Whether you're learning new skills, traveling somewhere new, attending a support group, or simply enjoying a day out, this water bottle is designed to keep up. Featuring the VIP Coaching In The Dark eclipse logo, it's a simple way to carry
- [VIPCITD Simple Eclipse in Cream - Flip straw water bottle](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/vipcitd-simple-eclipse-in-cream-flip-straw-water-bottle/) - This clean, minimalist water bottle design celebrates the courage to keep learning, adapting, and discovering new possibilities when life takes an unexpected turn. Practical for everyday use and distinctive enough to spark conversation, it carries a quiet message of resilience and hope. Bring it to Zoom classes, volunteer activities, appointments, travel days, or everyday errands
- [Cane First. Questions Later. - Flip straw water bottle](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/cane-first-questions-later-flip-straw-water-bottle/) - A distracted pedestrian is focused on a smartphone until a white cane taps their shoe and brings them back to the world around them. This playful water bottle design turns a familiar cane-travel moment into a clear visual joke about navigation, awareness, and paying attention. The design features the phrase: “Cane First. Questions Later.” A
- [Wander Boldly - Dad hat](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/wander-boldly-dad-hat/) - Adventure does not always mean knowing exactly where you are going. Sometimes it means trusting your curiosity, following the next promising path, and being willing to discover what is waiting beyond the familiar. The Wander Boldly dad hat is a comfortable everyday reminder to keep exploring, whether that means traveling somewhere new, learning a different
- [Adapt. Learn. Thrive. - Dad hat](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/adapt-learn-thrive-dad-hat/) - Change asks us to do more than simply carry on. It invites us to adapt, keep learning, and discover new ways to thrive. This dad hat features the words “Adapt. Learn. Thrive.” as a simple, encouraging reminder that confidence grows through experience. Whether you are learning a new skill, adjusting to vision changes, trying something
- [VIPCITD Signature Logo - Dad hat](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/vipcitd-signature-logo-dad-hat/) - Wear the Eclipse - Around here, we believe curiosity beats fear, practical skills build confidence, and community makes the journey a little easier. Our eclipse logo has become a symbol of that philosophy. Whether you're attending a Zoom class, volunteering, traveling, enjoying time outdoors, or simply running errands, this dad hat is an easygoing way
- [VIPCITD Simple Eclipse in Black - T-shirt](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/vipcitd-simple-eclipse-in-black-t-shirt/) - Sometimes the simplest designs tell the biggest stories. Our eclipse has become a symbol of resilience, curiosity, and hope during seasons of change. Clean and understated, this shirt lets the artwork speak for itself while quietly celebrating the journey of adapting, learning, and moving forward. Whether you're attending a Zoom class, volunteering, traveling, or simply
- [VIPCITD Signature Logo T-Shirt](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/vipcitd-signature-logo-t-shirt/) - Wear the Eclipse - Around here, we believe curiosity beats fear, practical skills build confidence, and community makes the journey a little easier. Our eclipse logo has become a symbol of that philosophy. Whether you're attending a Zoom class, volunteering, traveling, or simply running errands, this shirt is a comfortable way to show you're part
- [Roll for Adaptability T-Shirt](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/roll-for-adaptability-t-shirt/) - Life rarely follows the original campaign notes. Celebrate your ability to adjust, problem-solve, and keep moving forward with this playful tabletop-inspired design. Featuring a midnight-blue D20 showing a natural 20, paired with the phrase “Roll for Adaptability,” this shirt is made for anyone who has learned how to improvise when life changes the rules, because
- [VIPCITD Simple Eclipse in Cream T-Shirt](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/vipcitd-simple-eclipse-in-cream-t-shirt/) - An eclipse reminds us that darkness is never the whole story. This clean, minimalist design celebrates the courage to keep learning, adapting, and discovering new possibilities when life takes an unexpected turn. Comfortable enough for everyday wear and distinctive enough to spark a conversation, it's a quiet symbol of resilience and hope. Whether you're attending
- [Cane First. Questions Later. T-Shirt](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/product/unisex-t-shirt/) - A distracted pedestrian has their attention fixed on a smartphone, until a white cane taps their shoe and brings them back to the moment. This playful design turns a familiar cane-travel experience into a clear visual joke about awareness, navigation, and paying attention to the people around us. The shirt features the phrase: “Cane First.

## Events

- [The Chat Café](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/mc-events/the-chat-cafe/) - Fall is almost here. Come be part of the mischief and mayhem you and the baristas can get up to here at the cafe. Every Tuesday of the Month This call happens on ACB Community Calls. If you would like to join the ACB Community calls you will need to subscribe to the American Council
- [Adventures in Low Vision](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/mc-events/adventures-in-low-vision/) - Low vision isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are the ways we manage our lives and stay engaged with the world. Join us for real conversation, shared strategies, and support from people who get it. Lead by Marja and Desirée. The 4th Tuesday of the Month starting at 9am PT, 12pm ET This call happens on ACB Community

## Locations

- [Demo: Minnesota Orchestra](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/mc-locations/demo-minnesota-orchestra/)

## Categories

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- [Tips](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/category/tips/) - Tips, Tricks, and Practical advice on getting stuff done.
- [Stories and Anecdotes](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/category/stories_and_anecdotes/) - Read relatable adventures in the lives of fellow humans experiencing sight loss.
- [Resources](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/category/resources/) - Resources national and locally.
- [Advocacy](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/category/advocacy/) - Where and How to advocate for yourself and your community.
- [The Ridiculousness of Humanity](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/category/stories_and_anecdotes/the-ridiculousness-of-humanity/) - The Ridiculousness of Humanity takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the strange, awkward, contradictory, and sometimes downright ridiculous ways humans think, behave, and interact with one another. We poke at these things not simply for the pleasure of pointing them out, but because noticing our own absurdities can help us become a little kinder to ourselves and to other people. From vision changes and disability to relationships, identity, assumptions, expectations, habits, and the stories we tell ourselves, this is a place to laugh, reflect, learn, and occasionally ask, “Why on earth do we do that?” The goal is not perfection. It is awareness, compassion, and perhaps finding a better way forward.

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- [blind](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/blind/)
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- [Blind Spot](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/blind-spot/)
- [Vision Explained](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/vision-explained/)
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- [Vision Changes](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/vision-changes/)
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- [sight loss](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/sight-loss/)
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- [Emergency Nunbers](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/emergency-nunbers/)
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- [spoon theory](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/spoon-theory/)
- [low energy](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/low-energy/)
- [exhausted](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/exhausted/)
- [Organization](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/organization/)
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- [Task](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/task/)
- [Chore](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/chore/)
- [Cleaning](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/cleaning/)
- [Organize](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/organize/)
- [declutter](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/declutter/)
- [Deep Clean](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/deep-clean/)
- [tasks](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/tasks/)
- [decluttering](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/decluttering/)
- [clean](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/clean/)
- [Organizing](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/organizing/)
- [Mindshift](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/mindshift/)
- [Language](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/language/)
- [Words](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/words/)
- [Confidance](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/confidance/)
- [Kindness](https://www.vipcoachinginthedark.com/tag/kindness/)

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