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Loving the chronically ill person in your life by Janice Tindle
You’re healthy, well, moderately so. You get up everyday and go to work. It’s not a great job, but it pays the bills. You’re life is hectic and sometimes chaotic, but all in in all, you’re pretty much able to … Continue reading
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The Man Who Works For Something Greater Than Himself by Janice Tindle
2017 was supposed to be The Year of Me. After seven long years struggling to rebuild a new me and a new life after a 2010 car collision, I was so confident that I would have another crack at becoming … Continue reading
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Brain Injury Awareness Month, March 2017
The first time I saw a brain injury awareness video was during Brain Injury Awareness Month. I thought it was wonderful. Every year, different ones came out, and they were all wonderful . I dreamed of one day making my … Continue reading
Brain Injury, Dystonia and TIA Awareness: Year of Self-Care by Janice Tindle
This is my first blog post of 2017. I’ve declared this my “Year of Self-Care .” Last year, I got off track a bit, but it’s never too late to change, so I’m getting my rountine exams out of the … Continue reading
How To Love Someone With Dystonia by Janice Tindle
I can’t remember the last time that I gave someone a great big exuberant hug or got one. I can’t remember caresses, being held close or engaging in that enthusiastic wrist holding handshake. I can’t remember group dancing, or even … Continue reading
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” 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
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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
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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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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
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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
Posted in coping skills, disability, essay, honesty, human interest, humanity, inspirational, Inspiring, life changing, life changing events, motivational, musings, people, self, spiritual, thought provoking, tindle
Tagged wegohealth, what is beauty?, writing
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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Tagged brain injury awareness, education, medicine, tbi, wegohealth, writing
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Dear Lord, Please Grant Me Patience by Janice Tindle
Please grant me patience to deal with my brain, Because the world goes by like a loud freight train. Please grant me patience to deal with my heart, Because I can never seem to finish the projects that I start. … Continue reading
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Tagged Disability, elderly, God, patience, prayer, spiritual
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It’s time to endorse this blog for the WEGO HEALTH Awards!
It’s true, it is an honor to be nominated. Now, is the time to endorse your favorite nominees! I’m so glad that this blog has received a nomination! Thank you very much! I’m humbled and grateful for the acknowledgement. Click … Continue reading
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I’m honored to have been nominated for five WEGOHEALTH Awards! Learn about the awards by reading their blog post here! http://blog.wegohealth.com/2016/08/08/2016-health-activist-awards/
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This Blog just received a WEGO Nomination!
This blog was nominated for Best In Show: Blog! Whoo Hoo! It IS an honor to be nominated! Thank you! Here’s the description: “Whose blog do you absolutely love? Their writing is exceptional, their “voice” admirable, and their writing is … Continue reading
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7 Ways To Support A Loved One With A Traumatic Brain Injury by Janice Tindle
Author’s note: (This article was published on 5 /16/16 on themighty.com. https://themighty.com/2016/05/how-to-support-a-loved-one-with-traumatic-brain-injury/ I am the author of that article, which is now posted here. Recently, several spam sites have posted this article without my permission and neglect to credit me … Continue reading
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Galicia’s Granite by Janice Tindle
This just won the 1pg short story contest and was performed at the Novel Writing Festival. I’m so happy to have been selected! You can watch it being beautifully read by Val Cole at https://novelwritingfestival.com/2016/07/05/galicias-granite-short-story-reading-by-janice-tindle/ Galicia’s Granite by Janice Tindle … Continue reading
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The Purpose Of The Larger Restroom Stall by Janice Tindle
Recently, I read a post entitled, Please Don’t Use The Accessible Bathroom If You Don’t Have A Disability by Lauren Berglund on TheMighty.com. In the comments section it was clear that this is a very important issue. So much so, … Continue reading
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Ah, To Sing….To Dream. by Janice Tindle
Encore post A Singer’s Lament /Written by Janice Tindle I miss singing. When I was growing up, my mother, a professional soloist, would play arias and the standards. My grandfather, a gregarious Italian who lived next door, would play opera, … Continue reading
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The Power Of Life by Janice Tindle
The shadows cross at midnight and I am alone again, Behind a curtain of umbiguity I wait for the sunrise. The treacherous hours where my soul cries while the dewdrops form – And quench all new life from the parched … Continue reading
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Half A Loaf by Janice Tindle
Photo by Janice Tindle My husband is a plasterer, and as such he has some special acts of kindness bestowed upon him by satisfied and grateful homeowners for a job well done. We have received monetary gifts into … Continue reading
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