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5 Signs that our brain has reached it’s limits
daily life

5 Signs that our brain has reached it’s limits

Posted on March 2, 2019March 2, 2019 by Evie

One of the ‘joys’ (she said sarcastically) of living with a brain injury is the unpredictability. As even the most well-crafted plans and schedules can…

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4 steps for when you feel off and are ready to make a change
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4 steps for when you feel off and are ready to make a change

Posted on January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 by Evie

Sometimes you feel like you’re on top of the world. Ready to face whatever life throws your way, confident in yourself and your ability to…

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Choosing to see the bright side, focus on your victories
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Choosing to see the bright side, focus on your victories

Posted on September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 by Evie

Sometimes you just have to take a moment. To stop whatever you’re doing and to look back. To see how far you’ve come and to…

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Hitting a low in a public space with nowhere to go
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Hitting a low in a public space with nowhere to go

Posted on May 16, 2018May 16, 2018 by Evie

While I was waiting for my first overnight bus in the US, I noticed the warning signals of a bad day. And it wasn’t long…

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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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Trying new things: visiting a volunteer project abroad
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Trying new things: visiting a volunteer project abroad

Posted on February 20, 2018February 20, 2018 by Evie

I always want to try new things. Well, not really new things, but things that I haven’t done (yet) since my brain injury. So when…

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How health scares motivate me to change
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How health scares motivate me to change

Posted on December 3, 2017December 3, 2017 by Evie

Nothing is as motivating as a harsh dose of reality. Or maybe that’s just me. Apparently I need a reality check, in order to change…

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3 signs that I need to learn another lesson (a.k.a. benefit from hindsight)
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3 signs that I need to learn another lesson (a.k.a. benefit from hindsight)

Posted on October 29, 2017October 29, 2017 by Evie

I’ve learned the most about my brain injury by simply living. By just doing things and seeing how it goes. Learning by facts Unfortunately, this…

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Fake it, until you make it – brain injury style
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Fake it, until you make it – brain injury style

Posted on April 22, 2017January 23, 2018 by Evie

Previously, I’ve mentioned the familiar catchphrase ‘fake it, until you make it’. If you type this into a search engine, you’ll find a broad range…

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