The Stroke Warrior

Just Say "Yes" to Life

We are all told, “live your life to the fullest”; I am here to do just that. The Stroke Warrior serves as a vessel to project my passions, and inspire and motivate my loyal readers as to what inspires me to keep moving forward after a Stroke and Never Give Up! So, sit back, relax, and read on.

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The only thing better than singing is more singing. -Ella Fitzgerald

Steve Boatwright

6 days ago
2 min

The only thing better than singing is more singing. -Ella Fitzgerald

FACT: One of the only activities that Activate, Stimulate, and uses the entire brain IS MUSIC. Singing brings joy to many people – but...

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Battitude...

Steve Boatwright

Jun 14
2 min

Battitude...

Whenever we are in any life-changing event, a new situation, or a time in our life that is just plain hard on us, attitude is a big part...

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VICTIM OR VICTOR?

Steve Boatwright

May 9
3 min

VICTIM OR VICTOR?

Are you a victim or a victor, well that's up to you to decide! Has something bad happened to you in your life that you’re finding...

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YOU SAY WHAT?...

Steve Boatwright

Apr 28
3 min

YOU SAY WHAT?...

For us stroke survivors and others who are going through major life changes, it is important to pay attention to what words we are saying...

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Healthy Thinking...

Steve Boatwright

Apr 21
2 min

Healthy Thinking...

Are you troubled by upsetting thoughts? Hanging onto the negative? Have a tough time seeing things positively? If you feel this way, you...

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Eureka!

Steve Boatwright

Apr 13
2 min

Eureka!

Meaning; used to show that you have been successful in something you were trying to do. It's been almost 9 years since I had my stroke...

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Staying Motivated...

Steve Boatwright

Apr 5
2 min

Staying Motivated...

Did you know there are over 60,000 thoughts that run through our minds on a given day? We’re unaware of most of those thoughts as they...

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Are you Doomscrolling?

Steve Boatwright

Mar 30
2 min

Are you Doomscrolling?

Doomscrolling or doomsurfing, are new words used to describe the tendency to continue to surf or scroll through bad news, even though...

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Inspiration brought to you by...The Beatles!

Steve Boatwright

Mar 28
1 min

Inspiration brought to you by...The Beatles!

As you may already know, I'm a singer/musician and believe in the power of music to help heal, inspire, and motivate people. My last...

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Listen to the Music...

Steve Boatwright

Mar 22
3 min

Listen to the Music...

I've been playing music for 57 years, yes, I'm an old fart. But in my head, I still feel young, especially when I'm playing and...

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It's OK, help is on the way!

Steve Boatwright

Mar 16
2 min

It's OK, help is on the way!

I'm told that every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. On the road to recovery, it seems we usually think about...

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NOW WHAT?

Steve Boatwright

Mar 11
2 min

NOW WHAT?

You've had a stroke and you're laying in the hospital bed with tubes taped on your arms and hands. Nurses, doctors, and techs are coming...

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Don't forget to say...

Steve Boatwright

Mar 9
1 min

Don't forget to say...

I was being interviewed yesterday on a Podcast called Stroke Forward. The interviewer Marcia, at one point, brought up Caretakers and if...

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It's About Time!

Steve Boatwright

Mar 3
2 min

It's About Time!

Let me ask you a question. How much time do you have left? Do you know? Of course not, nobody does. I never really thought about it...

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Are you a Groupie?

Steve Boatwright

Mar 1
1 min

Are you a Groupie?

What is it that fuels you? For me, it’s The Stroke Warrior. I love writing about my passions, helping others who are having a hard time...

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I said Catnap not Catnip!!

Steve Boatwright

Feb 24
1 min

I said Catnap not Catnip!!

Did you know a quick catnap can give you just that boost you need for the day? If you don't take naps now, it may be time to start. I...

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FEAR...

Steve Boatwright

Feb 22
1 min

FEAR...

Fear is something we all face in our lives. It can be considered normal, healthy, or lifesaving, depending on the situation. Those of...

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Feed your Brain!

Steve Boatwright

Feb 18
1 min

Feed your Brain!

Healthy Foods for Brain Function We all know that eating healthy food is essential for our bodies to function at their best. The same...

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Feeling like a Burden?

Steve Boatwright

Feb 16
2 min

Feeling like a Burden?

I know I'm not the only one who has felt this way. All of us at some point in life have felt like a burden in one way or another. It's...

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Furry, four legged therapy!

Steve Boatwright

Feb 15
1 min

Furry, four legged therapy!

When my wife would come and visit me during my 4-week stay in the hospital, we were both very surprised that they allowed our dog Zoey to...

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