First week after a minor stroke

Hi Kezza,

After a stroke, it is often difficult to see a path from where you are now to where you want to be. 

Setting goals are an important part of your action plan for your road to recovery and can break things down into manageable steps to get you there.

Your stroke team can help you start the process as early as possible after your stroke and continue when you leave hospital.

Make sure you check in with your GP, as he or she should be part of your ongoing stroke management prevention and recovery. 

Having goals gives you a target to aim for, with milestones to keep track of your progress.

Here are some tips to help you set goals:

• It is important that goals are specific (e.g. ‘to be able to dress myself’, rather than ‘get better’) and realistic.
• Set a timeframe to achieve your goal.
• Talk to your family, supports and stroke team about your goals and celebrate your achievements along the way.
• Start small. Short-term goals can be stepping stones to achieve a bigger long-term goal. Your stroke team can help you to break your goals into smaller, achievable steps.

You can set and keep track of your goals using the enableme goal-setting tool.

All the best and good luck. It’s time to get started on your recovery journey.

Please reach out to us at StrokeLine on 1800787653 if you need any further encouragement or assistance.

Alicia ( Strokeline)