Keep Your Head Up Foundation
P.O Box 40013 Waterloo Square Waterloo, ON, Canada N2J4V1 Waterloo, ON, Canada

Today’s #wisdomwednesday by @lovebrainreset1 If you're struggling to recover from post concussion syndrome and you're finding things hard, then I want you to know that you're as valuable a person on the tough days as you are on the good days. Earlier on in my recovery from PCS, there were some really difficult days. I felt ashamed of myself for the state I was in. I felt I was letting my husband and children down. I'd get depressed about how I behaved or how I came across ...to others due to my symptoms. I ended up feeling pretty helpless and hopeless at times. But I came to the powerful realization that, no matter what state I was in, I was still a valuable human being. Deep down, I knew I was still loved by the Creator or the Universe, which brought me comfort (even though I struggled to understand why my car accident had happened). But, you know, it doesn't matter whether you have a faith or not. The important thing is to know that you're a person of great worth and value every single day. Your worth is not tied up in who you are on your best days. It's the same, no matter what kind of a day you're having. And so I urge you every day to remind yourself of how valuable you are. You are a precious human being. Treat yourself without judgement and with forgiveness. Show yourself mountains of self-acceptance, self-love and self-compassion. It all helps make the journey easier. #keepyourheadup #tbi #positivity #concussionrecovery #concussion #wisdom #strong #community #kyhu #braininjuryawareness #braininjury

Join us for a free virtual gentle yoga class on Sunday May 2nd, 2021 at 10:00 am EST. Enjoy a slow, relaxing Sunday morning movement session to mark the end of our April Wellness Challenge. All abilities are welcome. ... No cost associated with the event! How to register: 3 options... 1) Send us a message with your email address 2) Reply to our story with your email address 3) Sign up for our newsletter (link in bio)

Last week we launched the wellness plan challenge to help us get through this 3rd lockdown here in Ontario The first lockdown was hardthis third one is a whole new level of difficult. We have to be honest here, despite the best of intentions it hasn’t been easy for us to follow the wellness plan either. With so many responsibilities for work, school, etc. it’s so hard to find the time and energy to do anything for us, even though we know deep down the time would be a grea...t investment because it will make us feel better. These times when it is the hardest to muster up the energy to take care of our mental health are when we need it the most. What do you do to prioritize self care when times are hard? What helps you to make time for your mental health and well-being during a tough time? Share below #resilience #community #wellness #mentalwellness #selfcare #lockdown #keepyourheadup

Today’s #wisdomwednesday by @babesnbrains We are all created for a purpose. Our struggles shape us in countless ways. After about 5 years of confusion, pain, and condition that I just can’t describe how it feels to have, I find myself constantly asking why did this have to happen to me? These thoughts are toxic and will only lead to sadness and doubt. In our moments of questioning, frustration, and fear, we must remember that our struggles are shaping us into a beautiful ...picture. Every moment, memory, and experience works to make you the beautiful person you are. Having a debilitating disability such as a brain injury is something that you just can’t explain. It feels as if it robs you from every single thing there is in life. It sometimes feels as if you have lost everything. We must remember that good things are to come and that there are others out there that are just like us. Cling to those who understand you and pray for those who don’t. You don’t always have to have it figured out, but just remember that your pain will blossom you into a beautiful picture. #keepyourheadup #braininjury #resilience #selflove #concussion #stronger #strength #motivation #concussionsupport #traumaticbraininjury #community

How do you celebrate your victories, big or small? We want to hear!! Do you celebrate your strengths as much as you dwell on your weaknesses? Do you...... Acknowledge your progress? Write down your victories? Communicate your small wins? Reward yourself? We challenge you to every so often make a list of all the small, big and even HUGE victories that you have achieved, even when they felt impossible to get through - YOU DID IT! It is so important to acknowledge our wins so let’s celebrate them together! #celebrateyourself #tbi #smallwins #brainhealth #braininjury #traumaticbraininjury #pcsrecovery #pcs #postconcussion #concussion #support #community #positivevibes #keepyourheadup

For the month of April, we created a symptom tracker. Trying to understand and recognize the onset of concussion symptoms can be confusing. This tool is an easy and effective way to monitor your symptoms associated with what you eat and drink. Becoming aware of what you consume and when a symptom arises can help you identify potential triggers. Note: This tool is designed for symptom tracking and is not intended for daily food tracking.... We encourage you to check out this awesome tool! For more information and your free PDF download, head over to our website www.keepyourheadup.ca #symptomtracker #symptoms #concussions #brain #tbi #brainhealth #traumaticbraininjury #toolkit #concussionrecovery #concussionsupport

We decided that for this month we would create a tool to help everyone set goals that will help them take care of their mental and physical health while at home Whether you are looking for strategies to manage your brain injury recovery, or are hoping for some tips to stay well during the pandemic, we encourage you to check out this awesome tool! We know that during brain injury recovery, it's important to create a flexible daily structure that allows you to take care of ...your health while also allowing time for you to rest and heal. Each day, try to complete one activity in each of the following areas: Move, connect, enjoy, achieve and self-care. For more information and your free PDF download, head over to our website www.keepyourheadup.ca Remember it is okay if your plans change. The goal of creating a wellness plan is to simply bring a daily focus to your overall well-being. #wellnessplan #kyhu #keepyourheadup #concussion #tbi #braininjury #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #covidlockdown #lockdown #wellnessplan #wellness #health #brain #pcs #concussioneducation #traumaticbraininjury #support #wellnessjourney

Do you want to be featured on our #wisdomwednesday weekly series? DM or email us for more details, or comment below to nominate a friend! Every Wednesday, we share a piece of wisdom from someone who has been through brain injury recovery. The goal is to share inspiration and positivity for others going through the recovery journey. We hope to connect with you soon! ... #keepyourheadup #concussion #tbi #brainhealth #braininjury #tbisurvivor #tbiwarrior #positivity #wisdom #concussionrecovery #concussionawareness #concussionmanagement #concussioneducation #traumaticbraininjury #supportsystem #shareyourstory #story #livedexperience

Thank you SO much to everyone who donated and participated in our 1 Year Anniversary Yoga Fundraiser yesterday! We were blown away by the amount of support we received. Over 25 people came out to the yoga class to celebrate our 1 year with us and we raised over $1800 for the foundationFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you! Because of all of your support, we will be able to continue providing free resources for individuals affected by traumatic brain injury including our r...ecovery toolkit, podcasts, blog posts, and daily social media posts where we share tips and resources with the goal of educating and empowering the community. We will also be able to start offering our education program to students, athletes, parents, teachers and coaches. The program goes beyond what a concussion is and how to act on it and instead aims to empower individuals to be more prepared to face the challenges one may encounter after a concussion. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. #keepyourheadup #concussion #braininjury #advocacy #nonprofit #concussioneducation #invisibleinjury #resilience #yoga #fundraiser

Today’ #wisdomwednesday by @bjornhazelquist TBI’s will throw an immense amount of negativity at you. For me it was physical pain, emotional pain, social isolation and a lack of access to the medical care that I needed to recover fully. I got through it all by clinging to my inner strength. That strength that gets you out of bed every morning in spite of all of the symptoms and other negativity that you deal with. Knowing that you have been dealt a hand that will force you t...o face very difficult challenges, and making a conscious choice to keep doing your best to progress and move forward through those challenges anyway, is what true inner strength looks like. If you cling to your inner strength through those difficult times, there will come a day that you surprise yourself at how strong you have become. #keepyourheadup #TBI #traumaticbraininjury #invisibleinjury #strength #resilience #concussionsupport #concussionawareness #braininjury

GIVEAWAY We want YOU to join us for our virtual yoga fundraiser Saturday February 6, 10:00 am EST! HOW TO ENTER: ... Follow us Like this post Tag a friend For an extra entry add post to your story!! We will announce the winner Wednesday February 3 2021! #giveaway #yogagiveaway #yoga #fundraiser #tbi #concussionrecovery #concussion #traumaticbraininjury #pcs #keepyourheadup #kyhu

We cannot believe it has been 1 year since we decided to share our nearly decade long goal of turning our experience into something that could help others This foundation has taught us both a lot about ourselves. It has pushed us in ways that we can’t even begin to explain. But we know that we are making a difference within this community, a community that means SO much to us both, a community that has impacted our lives so dramatically that nothing will get in our way. I...t has been a year of growth, ups and downs, and huge accomplishments. We truly don’t know where we would be without the support from all of YOU! We can’t wait to see what the next few years bring #1year #keepyourheadup #kyhu #tbi #concussionrecovery #bellletstalk #mentalhealth #brainhealth #brain #traumaticbraininjury #bellletstalkday