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MY BASIC MESSAGE
Whatever hand life deals you Whatever life-changing adversity
you have to endure There are always some things
that you still have control over
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MY BASIC MESSAGE To not just live well, but live an
AMAZING life IF you have faith in yourself,
discipline, determination, intense desire, inner strength, and the Will
to do what you can to live a life filled with purpose.
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Live an Amazing Life
You can, not only live well, but you may also be able to live an Amazing Life.
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Commit and Assess
Pick a Date to Start and Set it in Concrete.
Perform an honest assessment of yourself – what you can still do.
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End-vision with Daily Action Steps
Envision
Break down what you need to achieve this End-Vision into Daily Action Steps.
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MY DAILY ACTION STEPSWhat are my Daily Action Steps in Living an Amazing Life with Parkinson’s now and into the future?
1) Learn as much as I can about the disease – How?
2) Put only healthy things into my body – What?
3) Exercise every day beyond my comfort zone – Where?
4) Maintain a positive attitude – When?
5) Stay engaged – How? What? Where? When
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KNOWLEDGE
Parkinson’s Associations Newsletters Internet Research Support Groups Movement Disorder Specialists Employment Law Attorney Disability Benefits Attorney Financial Advisor
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Nutrition Eat only “clean foods” - veggies, organic,
gluten-free, Non-GMO, greens, fruit Drink only filtered water - no sugary drinks,
no soda, no diet soda, no, no, no … Seek out Farmer Markets Seriously consider cutting animal protein
out of your diet
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Life ain’t always beautifulSometimes it's just plain hard
Life can knock you down, it can break your heart….
But the struggles make you strongerAnd the changes make you wise
No, life ain’t always beautifulBut it's a beautiful rideWhat a beautiful ride.
- songwriter Gary Allan
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INTENSITY, DRIVE, DETERMINATION, WILL
Find the WILL within you to perform these Daily Action Steps – every one of us has the Strength inside us
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FAITH Have Faith in Yourself
YOU ARE NOT PARKINSON’SYOU HAVE PARKINSON’S,
IT DOES NOT HAVE YOURE-INVENT YOURSELFGET PASSED THE EMOTIONAL
ROLLERCOASTER
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Silver Lining of Parkinson’s Poker Rockstar Parking Every party needs a designated martini shaker “Blinders” have been removed Humbling Experience The “BOND” Actions of care partners speak louder than words
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What is your PURPOSE?"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
- Leo Buscaglia
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MY PURPOSE To spread awareness and information To inspire patients (Parkinson’s and other) To motivate family caregivers To encourage healthcare professionals
By presenting or meeting in small groups:
ANYWHERE - ANYTIME
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COMMIT IF MY WORDS HAVE MOTIVATED YOU
TO DO ANYTHING I HAVE DISCUSSED TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE
AND YOU ARE ABLE TO STAND UP THEN SHOW THAT COMMITMENT BY STANDING UP
RIGHT NOW