Ian Grindey
@iang
I’m a stroke survivor. Starting Over. Building a new→ME→skills, hobbies & interests. I share musings on life after a stroke. Going Against the Grain!
Ian Grindey
strokediaries.com
Tiny Experiments
Persist Pivot Pause
Persist: If your experiment is working and bringing value, just keep going as is.
Pivot: If you feel like your experiment holds potential but something feels off or you’re not quite happy with the results, adjust your approach.
Pause: If the experiment isn’t serving you, set it aside for now. Save your notes so you... See more
Persist Pivot Pause
Persist: If your experiment is working and bringing value, just keep going as is.
Pivot: If you feel like your experiment holds potential but something feels off or you’re not quite happy with the results, adjust your approach.
Pause: If the experiment isn’t serving you, set it aside for now. Save your notes so you... See more
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Resilience Grows from Embracing Small Wins
Staying hopeful amid slow stroke recovery springs from finding purpose in the grind, not pretending it’s easy. Comparing yourself to your pre-stroke life—a trap too many survivors fall into—fuels frustration and dims your drive. Shift your gaze to tiny victories, like tying a shoe, and lean on uplifting fri... See more
Staying hopeful amid slow stroke recovery springs from finding purpose in the grind, not pretending it’s easy. Comparing yourself to your pre-stroke life—a trap too many survivors fall into—fuels frustration and dims your drive. Shift your gaze to tiny victories, like tying a shoe, and lean on uplifting fri... See more
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Simple Ways to Build VO2 Max You can improve VO2 max with bodyweight and kettlebell exercises:
Bodyweight intervals: 30-60 seconds of burpees or jump rope, then rest, repeat for 10-20 minutes
Kettlebell swings: 20-30 reps each minute for 10-20 minutes
EMOM: Do 1-2 exercises every minute on the minute
Embrace the Impact of Daily Choices Don't underestimate how much your everyday decisions and actions impact the overall direction and meaning of your life.
Tiny Experiments
Make a pact with yourself.
I will [action] for [duration]
This mini protocol helps you commit to repeated trials, essential for noticing patterns and drawing conclusions. For examples:
• “I will write one short reflection each morning for two weeks.”
• “I will reach out to an entrepreneur I admire every Monday for a month.”
• “I will med... See more
Make a pact with yourself.
I will [action] for [duration]
This mini protocol helps you commit to repeated trials, essential for noticing patterns and drawing conclusions. For examples:
• “I will write one short reflection each morning for two weeks.”
• “I will reach out to an entrepreneur I admire every Monday for a month.”
• “I will med... See more
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What Twice Weekly Training Can Do Two workouts per week can:
Build strength
Maintain muscle
Improve fitness
Prevent decline
Research Like an Obsessed Detective Before You Write a Word
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Blood Sugar Control Helps Prevent Heart Disease and Cancer Better management of blood glucose spikes after meals could help prevent both heart disease and cancer, which are two of the leading causes of death.