General Strategies for Brain Injury Rehabilitation

• Do your most mentally challenging activities at the times of day when you are most alert
• Use relaxation techniques to reduce stress and discomfort, to improve concentration and to help you sleep better
• Establish a light to moderate exercise routine (as agreed upon by your doctor) to help condition your muscles, increase your energy level and help you sleep better
• Keep active by getting involved in hobbies, light chores around the house, visiting people, volunteering, reading, writing, or by doing anything that you enjoy and value
• Establish a regular routine for sleeping and waking; avoid prolonged use of sleep medication
• Deal with your feelings – don’t bottle them up – talk about them, or write them down
• Eat nutritious well-balanced meals
• Avoid or minimize alcohol intake, as alcohol will likely have more of an impact on you now than it did before