Thursday, October 3, 2013

Keeping My Brain In Line




Published at: ‘Newslink’, Headstart ABI Service, March 2010.

A common problem that people experience after they injure their brain are the difficulties they may have with their memory. I am no different, and am forever double-checking to make sure that things are done properly. Why, just the other day I rode my pushbike half a kilometre down the street, before I felt compelled to journey back to make sure the front door was actually locked properly!

Since cooking gives me great satisfaction, I can often be found in the kitchen kneading scones or chucking together some rissoles. My parents, ever-supportive, have developed a system which we use to help me in the kitchen. As I have done this over the past little while, both my memory and confidence have improved. Some important things are:

-       Repetition, where I will go over and over something until I get it;

-       Having a folder with recipes typed up, simply and succinctly; 

-       Having a regular night where I will select, shop for and cook the meal.


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