I just set the timer. Giving myself 15 minutes to write this blog.
One to recap the last 4 months. Correct, it isn’t possible.
And now I drive all by myself. Short distances, but more than I was doing in March.
Oh! I am learning tai chi. Started this in May and have learned 17 movements. Noticed I did not say mastered.
Big change, I can actually dance for a few minutes daily. This is a huge thing, and one of the reasons I started tai chi.
As I write this recap of a blog I am realizing … I need to go into depth on these topics as there are takeaways you and I both will benefit from.
In the meantime, connect more with me here!
1lb, 1 inch, 1 hot flash at a time.
Amy Laux, Midlife Conqueror
Then that blasted fall on 10/7/2020, marking the beginning of 3 months of convalescencing. The 15 pounds came roaring back. I'm okay with this. Cuz, let's face it. I'm healing and recovering from a #TBI And I'm thankful to be doing as well as I am.
Alas, I'm also at a crossroad where ... the weight needs to go. More fresh veg and fruit are needed in my life.
The goal is to infuse my meal planning with fantastic-tasting protein shakes. Which are also easy on the waistline.
Today marks day 2 of having a protein shake for my evening meal.
What wellness goal do you need help implementing?
As I continue to recover and heal, I have started scheduling some social visits this month. That is after beginning 2021 working part-time hours to get back in the game after 3-months of convalescencing.
Well, in the last week, with two unplanned vet visits and a couple of unexpected work things and more phone calls over the weekend than usual... I tumbled unto a snag on this recovery journey. For most of this week, the injury spot on my head has ached. But as the brain doc said, the healing would have ups/downs 📈 as I continue to get better. And I am getting better 💪
So. Been listening to my head & body and getting lots of rest this week. #HealingTakesTime
What makes this whole healing season even more interesting is well two things ...
1️⃣ The way my body "adjusts" to "compensate" for growing new skull bone and the brain recuperating (aka pain) .. well, it is rather fascinating. I really need to put written words to that. Right now, easier for me to describe verbally (more on that later).
2️⃣ I have zero point of reference on the "how to" heal from a #TBI
The following items #bam 💪
Broken ..almost broken, that is.. heart ✔
Bumps and bruises ✔
Arthritis (big toe joint on right foot) ✔
Pushing through is in my blood. #farmgirlatheart
And listening to my body is equally important 🎯
IMHO, self care factors in quite nicely... please track with me on this journey as I share #DIYselfcare tips as well as updates.
Curious... what are you needing to let go of (pride, past wounds, not taking needed rests,...) so you can reach your goals and dreams? #NextLevel 🔥
#YouAreWorthItKeepGoing
4 months ago (10/7/2020) I fell fracturing my skull. And so began my season of healing and recovering from a #TBI.
And I will have a full recovery. Along with my family's help, I am doing the right things to ensure a full recovery. (Resting, getting proper nutrition to my brain,... ⏰ Which we all need to be doing, all the time, imho.)
Couple this posture of focused recovery/ healing and wellness with great doctor reports and bam! I'm going to have a full recovery.
Remember me telling ya'all in December that I got that "A+" from the neuro-psychiatrist? She verbally tested me, stating I'm good, and will heal fine. That was glorious news! 🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️
Equally wonderful news in November ✅ upon reading my CT scans my brain doc said that my skull has #NewBoneGrowth. 🙌 #bam
The recovery/healing is going to take time. And that is where a lot of lessons are birthed. Like ones on faith, trust, patience, wisdom, kindness, forgiveness,...💗
What lessons are you learning right now?
#YouAreWorthItKeepGoing 💃
After a 3-month concentrated recovery time to heal from the 10/7/2020 incident in which a fall on wet pavement fractured my skull causing severe head and brain injuries, I wanted to begin working this month.
Ya’all, I probably was one of the few people who was looking forward to that 1st Monday of work in 2021.
So on Monday, Jan 4, I excitedly drafted an up/rest schedule. Of note- my resting is very much needed for my brain to continue to heal. I felt it was a productive morning. However, I was not getting through my to-do list as fast as I had wanted. Add to my goose egg (point of injury at back of my head) beginning to thub midday more than usual, and I considered the day less than my best.
What eventually bubbled up is that I cannot expect to walk 5 miles in 5 minutes. And if it takes me 5 hours for now, that is okay.
Letting this realization sink in and take root will take time, I am realizing. Especially as Tuesday became a rest day due to poor sleep and my awful self talk. Simply, if I am to successfully move forward and succeed, I must reset expectations and grant myself grace. Throughout Tuesday night, every time I woke up (which was a lot, just like Monday night), I prayed. Thankfully, my attitude on Wednesday had a better focus. Bonus, my brain felt rested, too.
I changed up my up/rest schedule. Instead of 2 hrs up, 2 hrs rest … I knew I needed to crank out work in the morning. Reason, I feel my best in the morning. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday were much better days.
My to-do lists are still long. I have big expectations and hope for my future. And I am just this month beginning to work again after three months of convalescing. I am still healing from this traumatic brain injury, I must remember this.
To be successful, I must rest to heal. I must work. I must give myself grace.
How was your week? Are you focusing on all the mistakes? I believe in you. And I believe you had more wins than you realize. Take a moment and reflect on things you got done, what you did well.
#YouAreWorthItKeepGoing
