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Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association’s Executive Director, Carol Paetkau presents on brain injury and FVBIA’s services to ConnecTra viewers. https://fb.watch/8Jy23drZ1-/

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Tips for getting through the holidays as a brain injury survivor.𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘐𝘏𝘕 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺...𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝟭. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: Create a realistic schedule for your holiday activities, including rest periods. Prioritize what is most important to you and delegate tasks when possible.𝟮. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀: Let family and friends know about your limitations. Explain what helps you, whether it’s quiet time, specific seating arrangements, or avoiding certain triggers.𝟯. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀: Listen to your body. If you feel overwhelmed or fatigued, step away from the activity to a quiet space where you can rest and recharge.𝟰. 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱: Bright lights, loud music, and large gatherings can be overwhelming. Use noise-canceling headphones, dim lighting, or smaller gatherings to minimize sensory stress.𝟱. 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲: Try to maintain your daily routine as much as possible, including regular meal times, medications, and sleep schedules, to avoid unnecessary stress.𝟲. 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁-𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: Consider alternatives to traditional gift-giving, such as online shopping, gift cards, or homemade items, to reduce stress and fatigue.𝟳. 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: It’s okay to say no to events or activities that feel too demanding. Your well-being comes first.𝟴. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Use mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to stay grounded and manage holiday stress.𝟵. 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽: Whether it’s preparing food, decorating, or wrapping gifts, don’t hesitate to ask for support from family or friends.𝟭𝟬. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Shift the focus from doing everything perfectly to enjoying meaningful connections with loved ones. Embrace the joy of simple moments.𝗔 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁: Your health and happiness are more important than holiday expectations. Take things one step at a time and celebrate in a way that works for you.# # # So how about you... do you have any strategies to make it through the holiday?~D ... See MoreSee Less

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