After having a stroke, we can lose our confidence. Many of us ask the question “Will I ever be confident in life again?” It seems like our strengths and unique gifts we bring to the world are diminished. We begin to underestimate ourselves and overestimate the people we are around. This is natural! We tend […]
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As we move into this last month of the year, I think about setting up a new commitment to myself. Not only to myself, but for my family as well. Yes! I did have a stroke. Yes! I have changed from what I used to do and be. But, it doesn’t mean it is time
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I don’t know if you remember the movie “The Water Boy” OR, would even watch such a dumb movie – haha. But I did!! My kids and I loved watching silly movies like this. There was a key line in that movie though that I think has an impact for us…”You can do it!“. Now,
Think about the days after your stroke. How mentally strong were you? Were you even thinking about your journey back to a “normal” self? Most of us weren’t thinking of anything really…we were just there and in survival mode. As we begin to “wake up” from our medical situation, we begin to worry about what
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This morning I was thinking about persistence. That doesn’t mean that things will always be easy. Or, if you want something to happen right away that it does. Life is filled with challenges. After a stroke and/or head injury, we often feel as though we are taking one step forward and two steps back. However,
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As I was writing in my journal this morning, the thought came to me…What do I still want to do with my life?. What can I do that will bring me happiness and contentment before I am not able to do it any longer? What is most important as I make this journey? Writing things
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Letting you know that today you have a choice. You can choose to make the day a good day, even if things don’t seem to go your way. Having a good attitude toward what is most important in your life, as you move forward after stroke, is a decision that only you can make. My
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After a stroke, one of two thoughts will most likely be going on in your brain. The first is “Why Me?” and the second is “Now What?” Both of these questions can roll into the desire of looking for answers that you may have trouble finding a solution to. It is easy to get down on yourself after
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Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? Everyone will answer a resounding “YES”! However, are you really ready? Shortly after my stroke, I would say “I am ready to move forward and make the necessary changes” in order to see some positive results in life, but then, I wouldn’t do anything about it.
All of the sudden, through no fault of your own, life changes dramatically! You feel helpless…in many areas of your life, physically and mentally. It also takes its toll Spiritually. This leads to a drastic downfall in the trust you’ve always had in yourself and leaves you angry. I am very familiar with this anger.
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