28. Winning the Day in Stroke Recovery: Small Tasks, Kindness, and Taking Control

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📌 Episode Summary:

In this episode, I'm diving into the complexities of stroke recovery. From advocating for yourself in the hospital to handling setbacks and using humor as a tool, I've got you covered. We're all about taking steps towards a more empowered and fulfilling recovery.

📋 Topics Covered:

🔹 Evaluating Progress and Exploring Alternatives
- The importance of asking questions and being honest when assessing your progress
- Considering other options or methods if something isn't going your way
- The "80 20 rule" and its role in helping you reach your goals

🔹 Therapists, Solutions, and Recovery Journey
- How therapists use the best information available
- The chance of someone coming up with a groundbreaking solution
-Acknowledging that everyone's at a different stage in their recovery

🔹 Advocacy and Politeness in a Hospital Setting
- How to advocate for yourself while being respectful
-Managing your emotions with kindness and gratitude

🔹 Winning the Day and Small Victories
- Why it's crucial to "win the day" for your health
- Understanding that you don't have to crush it every single day
- How even a small achievement can make a big difference

🔹 Dealing with Challenging Situations
-Strategies for coping with challenging moments
- How to become more resilient in the face of setbacks

🔹 Taking Control of Your Recovery Journey
-How to evaluate your current situation and pinpoint areas for improvement
- Your options for maintaining control over your recovery
- What happens when no one takes control

🔹 Rare Cases, Collaboration, and Learning Opportunities
- Continuous learning for improving patient care

🔹 Survivors' Experiences and Therapists' Learning
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