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Monthly Archives: November 2016
” I didn’t give up, I finished the challenge!” by Janice Tindle
“It’s the last day of HAWMC! Congratulations, you completed 30 days of writing! Take this last post to reflect on your health advocacy journey and set a goal for the next year. Perhaps you want to try a new platform … Continue reading
Posted in Brain injury radio, caregiving, coping skills, disability, honesty, hospice, inspirational, Inspiring, motivational, self, thought provoking, tindle
Tagged goals, wego health, writing challenge
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“Challenges & Victories” by Janice Tindle
“5 Challenges & 5 Small Victories. Make a list of the 5 most difficult parts of your health focus. Make another top 5 list for the little, good things (small victories) that keep you going.” Challenges:🤔 🤔” The spirit of course, is … Continue reading
Posted in cargiving, coping skills, disability, Dystonia, Dystonia awareness, honesty, human interest, humanity, inspirational, Inspiring, life changing, life changing events, motivational, people, rare disorder, self, thought provoking, tindle, traumatic brain injury
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Life before Disability by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist 30-Day Writing Challenge, Day 27 “Sunday Selfie: Post your favorite picture of yourself. Don’t be shy, it’s time to shine!” This is easy. My wedding day. Not a selfie. It’s my favorite picture of myself because I … Continue reading
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Tagged caregiving, marriage, taking in family
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Care Page for the newly diagnosed TBI brain injury patient. by Janice Tindle
“Time to use all your knowledge and experience as an HA! Create a “Care Page” for newly diagnosed patients. Pull together 5 of your own blogs that could help a newly diagnosed patient and include 5 external resources you find … Continue reading
Posted in brain injury, Brain injury radio, coping skills, disability, honesty, human interest, humanity, inspirational, Inspiring, life changing events, musings, people, support groups, thought provoking, tindle, traumatic brain injury
Tagged support for brain injury, tbi, tbi resources
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” The 30 second judgement.” by Janice Tindle
“As health activists, we are on a mission to innovate healthcare. If you could change one thing in the healthcare landscape right now, what would it be?” This is something that really annoys me. The 15 minutes you get for … Continue reading
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Tagged doctor visits, healthcare, waiting rooms
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“Did you just say what I think you just said?” by Janice Tindle
“Say WHAT?! What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve heard about health or your condition. Was there any context? What did you think at the time you heard it – and what do you think of it now?” About a year … Continue reading
Give like a wee philanthropist by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist 39 Day Writing Challenge, Day 22 “Tip Tuesday! Have you mastered the hashtag? Figured out the Instagram algorithm? Or maybe you have a few tips to increase your blog followers. Whatever it is, share your expertise with … Continue reading
” I write, therefore I am.” by Janice Tindle
“What has been the highlight of your health activist journey? We want to hear all about it, perhaps a conference, a podcast or meeting a fellow HA. What made this experience so special?” The highlight of my Health Activist journey … Continue reading
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” I am uniquely beautiful.” by Janice Tindle
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“7 Ways To Support A Loved With A Traumatic Brain Injury” by Janice Tindle
“Throwback Thursday! Grab a post from your archives and repost it! Add a few sentences at the beginning to frame it. Why you chose it. Why you liked it. And why it should be shared again.” This piece was originally … Continue reading
Posted in brain injury, caregiving, coping skills, disability, family, human interest, humanity, traumatic brain injury
Tagged support, tbi, wegohealth
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” Please Leave The Area Immediately!” by Janice Tindle
“Everyone has tough days, but how do you pull yourself out of the rut? Maybe you blog, repeat affirmations or listen to a favorite playlist. Write about what tools, tips or practices you use to lift your spirits after a rough patch.” … Continue reading
Posted in brain injury, caregiving, coping skills, disability, Dystonia, honesty, human interest, humanity, inspirational, Inspiring, life changing, life changing events, love, motivational, musings, people, rare disorder, self, support groups, thought provoking, tindle, traumatic brain injury
Tagged bad day, rut, wegohealth writng challenge.
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” I hope you feel better!” by Janice Tindle
” What’s a health cliché that really bugs you? What are you tired of people asking you or saying to you again and again? Write it down. Then reclaim it! Take it back and turn it around so you make … Continue reading
“Advice For The Health Advocate Rookie” by Janice Tindle
“Wisdom Wednesday: What advice do you have for health activists just starting out? Share your words of wisdom for all the health activist rookies out there!” Okay, here’s my opinion. Warning: it may not be popular, but it works for … Continue reading
“Favorite Health Advocates for TBI” by Janice Tindle
“Time to spread the love. Shout out all your favorite HA’s! Make sure to share a few sentences explaining just how grateful you are for them.” So just because I recently decided to leave Facebook doesn’t mean I didn’t meet … Continue reading
The White Chocolate Swan by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist 30 Day Writing Challenge Day 13 “What’s the best thing that happened to you this week? Maybe you got great news or maybe ice cream was on sale- write about it and relive it!” She was a … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, chocolate, love story, swan
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Dear Yahoo, This may sound silly, but…by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist 30-Day Writing Challenge Day Day 10 “Yahoo Answers Post – Pretend you are writing a question about your condition – it can be as silly or humorous as you want. Now answer it. (Remember: Your answer can … Continue reading
“My Ideal Day” by Janice Tindle
“Happy Hump Day! No denying life can get hectic, but let’s take a mid-week break to fantasize our ideal day! Would you go somewhere? Who would you spend it with? Have you had this day? If not – how could … Continue reading
Posted in caregiving, coping skills, duty, family, honesty, human interest, inspirational, Inspiring, jump for Dystonia, life changing, life changing events, love, motivational, people, self, thought provoking, tindle, traumatic brain injury
Tagged caregiving, heart disease, mother, support, writung
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“I think I can…I think I can…Getting in touch with my inner Little Engine.” by Janice Tindle
I think… I think I can be healthy again. I think I can get my life in order. I think I can become vibrant again. I think I can open my heart to new people, places and things. I think … Continue reading
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Tagged Disability, faith, hope, l think I can, never give up, recovery
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“Why I became an advocate for brain injury and dystonia.” By Janice Tindle
“Was starting your advocacy journey a hard decision? Were you anxious and hesitant or were you excited and ready to share your story? Tell us how you chose to start advocating for your condition.” In 2010, after I was diagnosed … Continue reading
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Tagged advocate, awareness, wegohealth
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Wonder Woman by Janice Tindle
“Superpower Sunday! If you had a superpower – what would it be? How would you use it?” This is easy. Do you remember the Micheal Keaton movie “Multipilicity?” He wished for multiple versions of himself so he could get everything … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, God, hope, joy, when will suffering end?
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Dear Janice, by Janice Tindle
“Do you remember the day you were diagnosed? Perhaps you were scared, felt alone and surely you had tons of questions. Write a letter to yourself for the day you were diagnosed, knowing all you do now.” Dear Janice, I’m … Continue reading
Posted in brain injury, caregiving, cargiving, dementia, Dystonia, Dystonia awareness, honesty, human interest, inspirational, Inspiring, love, marriage, motivational, people, rare disorder, support groups, tindle, traumatic brain injury
Tagged challenge, letter to self, misdiagnosis, wegohealth, writing
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Activist Writing Challenge of Never Giving Up by Janice Tindle
Quotation Inspiration. Find a quote that inspires you (either positively or negatively) and free write about it for 15 minutes.” This is easy. ” I never give up.” – Janice Tindle For me, giving up just isn’t an option. I … Continue reading
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Activist Writing by Janice Tindle
“Every great writer has their own process! What’s the blogging process look like for you? Do you set aside time each week to write or do you wait until the inspiration hits? Do you finish a post in one night … Continue reading
Posted in humanity, Inspiring, life changing events, motivational, musings, traumatic brain injury
Tagged activist, bloggiing, challenge, wegohealth, writing
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Why I write by Janice Tindle
“What drives you to write about your health? What do you want other Health Activists to know about your condition and your activism? Reflect on this for 15-20 minutes without stopping…GO!” The thing that drives me to write about my … Continue reading
Posted in brain cancer, brain injury, Brain injury radio, brain tumor, caregiving, coping skills, dementia, disability, family, human interest, humanity, life changing, life changing events, motivational, people, self, thought provoking, tindle, traumatic brain injury
Tagged brain injury awareness, education, medicine, tbi, wegohealth, writing
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