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Blog posts and other resources to help you with concentration, memory, organization, and more.
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Identifying sources of stress after a concussion
A concussion can make it harder to identify sources of stress. You may feel constantly stressed and have trouble problem-solving your next step. Learn how to check your stress METER and decide what to do next to decrease stress.
Why you should track your symptoms + 4 easy tools to help
A symptom tracker is one of the best tools to help you understand symptom triggers and feel better. Learn what you should be tracking and 4 tools for tracking your symptoms.
Time Pressure Management
Time Pressure Management is a strategy that helps decrease stress after traumatic brain injury. It teaches you to anticipate time pressure and make a plan so your brain feels less overwhelmed.
How to stay on-task after a concussion
People with post-concussion syndrome may start 10+ things during the day and not finish any of them. Learn strategies to help you stay on-task despite distractions and interruptions.
How to study after a concussion: My go-to strategy
I had two brain injuries in grad school! My speech-language pathologist taught me a study strategy that uses your four learning “modes” to make information stick better, faster. This is my go-to study strategy now and my patients love it!
Priming, Pacing, Planning, and Pairing
The Four Ps help you conserve mental energy so you don't crash as quickly after a brain injury.
How to Prioritize after a Concussion
These steps will help you remember how to prioritize after a concussion. Get a checklist for prioritizing tasks so they don’t stay on your to-do list and you start getting them done.
Organizing your brain dump
Organization helps you process information. Use these tips to organize your brain dump or other lists.
Why you should start a brain dump.
Get a step-by-step guide to organizing your thoughts and to-dos. This strategy will help you stay focused and get more done after a concussion.