Brain Bites

When we ask you, what disability looks like, what do you imagine? Probably something obvious, physical. An injury like a broken arm perhaps. Wrapped up and cast, unable to perform its regular function. But what about mental disabilities? What about i...

Continuing along from the previous topic, Living Well with a Brain Injury, we discussed how our minds and even personality can change. You are still you, but a new you. We also talked about how we form new boundaries that we should respect and listen...

If you or someone you know has suddenly found themselves living with a brain injury, or perhaps it has been months or years, you will know that some things can feel different. The mind is our very being, it is us behind the vehicle that is our body. ...

Personal development is progress within yourself. Actively learning and moving forward into a positive and productive mindset, understanding, and pushing yourself further while maintaining some boundaries. To break it down, personal is YOU! And devel...

We get it. Life is busy and having to add self-care into your everyday routine does not feel like your top priority or even possible. But self-care doesn’t have to be time-consuming. In fact, incorporating a bit of self-care into your day will dial d...

A simple way of preventing fatigue is to conserve energy, because let’s face it, when fatigue does kick in, it’s crippling! So, if you know that you've got a busy day or week lined up, how can you combat that crippling energy crisis?Rest on a Go...

One of the most common, yet often overlooked, side effects we deal with daily is fatigue. This debilitating weariness can interfere with our quality of life, limiting our ability to engage with the world and the people we love. Our shared experiences...

Fatigue can be debilitating, so understanding what triggers your fatigue personally is the starting point in managing it. Having spoken to many people in the brain injury community across the world, there are many common themes that trigger fatigue. ...

Many of us use the terms' tiredness' and 'fatigue' interchangeably, but did you know they're not quite the same thing? Fatigue is probably one of the most common and probably worst side effects of brain injury. In this blog, ...

Do you struggle to concentrate during conversations after suffering a traumatic brain injury? Are you tripping over more often? Do you wallow and long for the life you used to have? In this blog post, we will discuss these three common side effects o...

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) can have a wide range of effects on an individual's life, including various cognitive, emotional, and sensory challenges. In this blog post, we’ll discuss three common side effects of ABIs: OCD (obsessive-compulsi...

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) can have a profound impact on mental health and emotional well-being. People who have experienced TBIs often face various psychological challenges, including low mood, anxiety, and frustration/anger. In this blog post,...

Unfortunately, there are many side effects to brain injuries. Some are obvious, some are not. Some might start straight away; some might creep up on you over time. In this blog post, We’ll discuss three common side effects of ABIs: memory loss, slurr...

Hello and welcome to Brain or Shine! We are Mark and Jules, the founders and brains behind Brain or Shine and here is our story. How it All Began OK, a quick summary of our love story! We met at work, fell in love, and got happily married over 20 yea...