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How to live an amazing life

in the face of

an adverse life-changing event

POSITIVELY UNSHAKEABLE

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MY BASIC MESSAGE

Whatever hand life deals you Whatever life-changing adversity

you have to endure There are always some things

that you still have control over

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MY BASIC MESSAGE To not just live well, but live an

AMAZING life IF you have faith in yourself,

discipline, determination, intense desire, inner strength, and the Will

to do what you can to live a life filled with purpose.

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SHOUT OUT TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

RTBDA

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RTBDA

The Unidentified Ultrasound Nurse

The Observant Neurologist

The Family Caregiver

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Life-changing Events

Everyone experiences Adverse Life-changing Events - Biography

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Getting Off the Emotional Rollercoaster

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This is your wake-up call to Get Over It

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THE PROVERBIAL BUCK STOPS HERE

I am ultimately responsible for my own well being.

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Live an Amazing Life

You can, not only live well, but you may also be able to live an Amazing Life.

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Commit and Assess

Pick a Date to Start and Set it in Concrete.

Perform an honest assessment of yourself – what you can still do.

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End-vision with Daily Action Steps

Envision

Break down what you need to achieve this End-Vision into Daily Action Steps.

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MY DAILY ACTION STEPSWhat 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

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Nutrition Eat only “clean foods” - veggies, organic,

gluten-free, Non-GMO, greens, fruit 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

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Positive Attitude

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Life ain’t always beautifulSometimes it's just plain hard

Life can knock you down, it can break your heart….

But the struggles make you strongerAnd the changes make you wise

No, life ain’t always beautifulBut it's a beautiful rideWhat a beautiful ride.

- songwriter Gary Allan

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Stay Engaged

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INTENSITY, DRIVE, DETERMINATION, WILL

Find the WILL within you to perform these Daily Action Steps – every one of us has the Strength inside us

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TRIBEEstablish and Nurture your Support System or Tribe

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MEET TEAM BAUMANN

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President of Nutrition & Exercise

Bernadette Baumann

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President of Emotional Support

Ollie Baumann

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FAITH Have Faith in Yourself

YOU ARE NOT PARKINSON’SYOU HAVE PARKINSON’S,

IT DOES NOT HAVE YOURE-INVENT YOURSELFGET PASSED THE EMOTIONAL

ROLLERCOASTER

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FAITH IN YOURSELF

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Have Faith in your Higher Power(everything happens for the best,

or, at least, FOR A REASON)

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Silver Lining of Parkinson’s Poker Rockstar Parking Every party needs a designated martini shaker “Blinders” have been removed Humbling Experience The “BOND” Actions of care partners speak louder than words

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Have Faith that your Life has Purpose and Uncover your Purpose

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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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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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COMMIT IF MY WORDS HAVE MOTIVATED YOU

TO DO ANYTHING I HAVE DISCUSSED TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

AND YOU ARE ABLE TO STAND UP THEN SHOW THAT COMMITMENT BY STANDING UP

RIGHT NOW

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THANK YOU To Contact Me, GO TO:

JohnBaumann.com or

GiveUpOrGetBackUp.com