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Working with The Cedar Foundation
In 2023, after a stroke, I aimed to re-enter the workforce. Joining Cedar Foundation, I trained for interviews and found my skills suited a social media role. Working with the passionate team, I gained inspiration and will contribute to their user forum. I highly recommend the charity for its impactful…
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Mindset Monday 30/10/2023
As a stroke survivor, facing challenges is a part of the journey, but it’s the fierce determination that pushes us through. Today, let’s dive deep into the importance of having an unyielding spirit. 💪 Embracing the New Normal: Stroke recovery often means adapting to a ‘new normal’. It might be…
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Wellness Wednesday Week 3
Self-Care Routines: Self-care is crucial for maintaining mental and emotional health. A simple yet effective self-care routine can be spending some time outside daily. Go for a short walk in the morning or evening. For me, that is the morning when it is brightest. Sitting in your garden or going…
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Wellness Wednesday 11/10/2023
Home Exercise Routines: Exercise is crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Today, we present a simple, at-home chair yoga routine you can do anytime and anywhere. Seated Mountain Pose: Seated Twist:Â With your feet flat on the ground, turn your torso to the right, holding onto the back of the chair…
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Wellness Wednesday 4/10/2023
Heart-Healthy Recipes: Featuring in today’s newsletter is a delectable, heart-healthy recipe, a Grilled Salmon Salad. Ingredients: Instructions: Preheat your grill or grill pan. Season your salmon with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill each side for about 4-6 minutes depending on thickness. While the salmon is grilling, prepare…
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Tips and Tricks Tuesday
Hello everyone! For this week’s Tips and Tricks Tuesday, we’re diving deep into three vital topics: managing your time, combatting fatigue, and maintaining a routine post-stroke. These three aspects have been integral in my journey, and I hope they’ll benefit you too! Time Management: We often feel the need to…
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a sweet interaction
I had a sweet interaction this afternoon. I was stopped on my daily walk by a woman. She told me she saw me walking a lot and noticed the weight I’d been losing. It was so sweet, but it completely caught me off guard. After all, I find it so…
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Stroke & Redifining Self Care.
If you had asked me six years ago what “self-care” meant, I probably would have pictured a spa day, a glass of expensive scotch, or perhaps simply turning my phone off for an hour. It was a luxury. It was a bonus round. Then, five years ago, my brain decided…
The Long Road Ahead 