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Make Note of Your Current (and Long-Term) Priorities.
As you embark on your next life adventure - whether it's with your finances, career or next big trip - don't forget about family planning. In 2011, nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States were unplanned, oftentimes due to inconsistent or incorrect use of birth control. And it's important to remember that any woman of reproductive age can have an unplanned pregnancy; it doesn't only occur in teenagers.
"Understanding your priorities and planning can help you pursue your goals," Mandy says. "That's why I'm excited to team up with Merck on the Her Life. Her Adventures. campaign to encourage women to think about their priorities, including family planning and birth control, and talk with their doctor to explore their options."
priorities and stay focused on your goals, whatever they may be."
To help prioritize your goals, Moore offers the following tips:
Find Your Passion.
What are you passionate about? Whatever it is, Moore recommends working it into your life as much as possible. "Growing up, music was a passion of mine which opened the door to my acting career," she says. "Now, I'm really fortunate that I get to incorporate music into my acting. Getting to this point was an adventure filled with opportunities and challenges along the way, but it was all part of my journey that helped me get to where I am today."
Bring Your Passions into Your Daily Life.
If you're passionate about writing, consider taking creative writing workshops or pursuing a career in editing. If you're passionate about fitness or the outdoors and you can't work in these fields, incorporate exercise or a walk outside into your lunch breaks. And if you're itching to explore something new, consider traveling to a new location. Experience the tastes, sights and sounds of a new place - there are so many options to choose from.
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Visit Her Life. Her Adventures. to learn more about this campaign, find helpful information and tips on planning ahead, and join Mandy and other adventurers as they share their stories on Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about all family planning and birth control options, including reversible daily, non-daily and longer-term ones, talk to your doctor.