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Dilemma: openness vs. fear of losing job opportunities
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Dilemma: openness vs. fear of losing job opportunities

Posted on April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 by Evie

Not too long ago I wrote how good it feels to be open and honest about my brain injury while travelling. As I’m still travelling,…

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Building mental resilience after brain injury
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Building mental resilience after brain injury

Posted on April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 by Evie

The hardest thing about a brain injury, is that one clear moment changes all aspects of your life. Suddenly you have a distinct ‘before’ and…

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Six lessons I learned from my panic attacks in a crowded city
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Six lessons I learned from my panic attacks in a crowded city

Posted on February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 by Evie

After visiting small cities and villages, I found myself in the second biggest city of the country. A fact that unfortunate escaped my notice when…

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Five years since my brain injury I’m taking a leap of faith
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Five years since my brain injury I’m taking a leap of faith

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Evie

This week I ‘celebrated’ my second birthday for the fifth time. I find it hard to believe, but I have been living with this brain…

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What I learned from saying goodbye: 5 reminders for a better me
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What I learned from saying goodbye: 5 reminders for a better me

Posted on January 22, 2018January 22, 2018 by Evie

This week was dominated by saying goodbye. As I’m not only going away to travel, but also leave this city, I have been saying goodbye…

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The importance of having a weekly schedule
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The importance of having a weekly schedule

Posted on January 14, 2018January 14, 2018 by Evie

One of the things I learned in rehabilitation, was the importance of having a daily- and weekly schedule. Given that your energy is the most…

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How I want to enjoy life more
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How I want to enjoy life more

Posted on January 2, 2018January 2, 2018 by Evie

January has begun, which means that the holiday season is officially over. We’ve survived all the excitements, activities and festivities! I hope that you can…

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Looking back at 2017: top 5 blog posts
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Looking back at 2017: top 5 blog posts

Posted on December 24, 2017December 27, 2017 by Evie

With Christmas around the corner, the final week of the year 2017 has begun. Looking back, it feels like last year just flew by. Maybe…

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A weekend of involuntary rest
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A weekend of involuntary rest

Posted on December 17, 2017December 17, 2017 by Evie

The weekend is my favourite part of the week and I often have all kinds of plans. To take a walk in nature, bake something…

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Celebrate your victories, no matter how small
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Celebrate your victories, no matter how small

Posted on December 10, 2017December 10, 2017 by Evie

The lesson that got repeated frequently during my rehabilitation, was to stop comparing to your previous life. Because a brain injury turns your whole life…

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