7. Facing Life-changing Events
No Guidelines for Dealing with
Life-changing Events.
That is why I wrote a book which
provides a PLAN.
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8. YOUR PATIENTS HAVE TO
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MAKE A CHOICE
Give up - do nothing
Survive - do the minimum, just take meds
Live Well with Parkinson’s - some effort
Live an Amazing Life - How?
9. DECIDE SUCCESS
FIRST: Actually DECIDE
to be SUCCESSFUL living
with the adverse event.
Give Up Or Get Back Up.
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15. Commit and Assess
SECOND: Pick a Date to Start and
Set it in Concrete.
THIRD: Perform an honest
assessment of the strengths, abilities
and talents you still have.
You have more ability than you think.
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17. End-vision with Daily Action Steps
FOURTH: Create an End-Vision of what you want
your life to be like
What is it that you want to improve?
FIFTH: Break down what you need to achieve this
End-Vision into Daily Action Steps.
What Daily Action Steps do you need to adopt?
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18. MY DAILY ACTION STEPS
What 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
21. Nutrition
Eat only “clean foods” - veggies, organic,
gluten-free, Non-GMO, greens, fruit.
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Did I mention veggies?
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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Daily Exercise
Stretch, Sweat, Strengthen
Beyond your comfort zone
“Forced” Exercise
24. Exercise Observation
It’s not that I feel badly on days that I can’t
fit in a work-out;
Its that I feel bad on days that I don’t
exercise;
I truly feel better once I’ve worked out.
Understand?
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Life ain’t always beautiful
Sometimes it's just plain hard
Life can knock you down,
it can break your heart….
But the struggles make you stronger
And the changes make you wise
No, life ain’t always beautiful
But it's a beautiful ride
What a beautiful ride.
- songwriter Gary Allan
29. INTENSITY, DRIVE,
DETERMINATION, WILL
SIXTH: Find the WILL within you to perform
these Daily Action Steps – every one of us has
the Strength INSIDE us!
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TRIBE
SEVENTH: Establish and Nurture your
Support System or Tribe
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REINVENTING MYSELF
Loss of Voice Issues
Reaction to Stress Issues
Expressionless Face
Motion Limited during “off” periods
Fatigue
37. CHOSEN PROFESSION
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER
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Of course
Topics include: (1) Embracing Adversity;
(2) Success at, … well …, Anything;
(3) Just Enough to be Dangerous: What every
person should know about the law;
(4)Proactive Workplace Prevention Programs.
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NINTH: Have Faith in your Higher Power
(everything happens FOR THE BEST,
or, at least, FOR A REASON)
39. Silver Lining of Parkinson’s
Poker
Rock Star Parking
Every party needs a designated martini shaker
“Blinders” have been removed
Humbling Experience
The “BOND”
Actions of care partners speak louder than words
Fox & me
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40. TEN: Have Faith that your Life has Purpose
and Uncover your Purpose
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41. 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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42. 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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My book
DECIDE SUCCESS
Twelve Success Principles
You Ain’t Dead Yet
Written Exercises
44. THANK YOU
To Contact Me, GO TO:
JohnBaumann.com or
GiveUpOrGetBackUp.com
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