BEST Connections | Site-Wide Activity https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/ Activity feed for the entire site. Thu, 14 May 2026 06:49:18 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 b61d915c2a651d90625f60f6881e9fe7 jlmarylj@icloud.com posted an update: If I’m calling a business like a bank or government agency […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2110/ Wed, 13 May 2026 12:41:28 -0700 If I’m calling a business like a bank or government agency I am upfront and honest. I start out with I have a brain injury and I appreciate your patience in advance. I say, I may repeat the same question. I know I’m going to get confused and nine times out of ten people are more understanding and explain things more simply the first time.…

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]]> 0 93635dbba72951b5ddbf9165213fddc7 Lawrie posted an update in the group Strategies Group: I have attended quite a few programs and today we […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2100/ Mon, 11 May 2026 22:01:08 -0700 I have attended quite a few programs and today we were talking about “Brain Dump Sheets.” I have 6 options that really help me and other friends that I wanted to share for those needing strategies for multi tasks. Good Luck Brain Besties!!

]]> 2 ab2463369322b42ce593cd33d760e17c Jacqueline Russell-Garcia posted an update: Is there a webinar today? https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2098/ Fri, 08 May 2026 16:07:09 -0700 Is there a webinar today?

]]> 1 eb781cae10b44007079435367b967826 jonnque posted an update: Hello folks, Are there no more tech Tues. in the month […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2095/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:08:17 -0700 Hello folks,

Are there no more tech Tues. in the month of April? Just wondering. Maybe I am out of the loop!

Thank you,

Susan

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]]> 1 bc00f64eb11658eaa078e421cb8b334f tom & moxie posted an update in the group BEST 2026 Webinars: *were there handouts for Ms. Brenda's "Caring for […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2088/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:29:20 -0700 *were there handouts for Ms. Brenda’s “Caring for the Caregiver” presentation?

As well, during my latest hospital visit that lasted two weeks end of January into February 2026, I wanted to express my STRONG SUPPORT about the comments made about [the CG knows the patient best and their opinions must be heard by the medical professionals].

I will…

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]]> 0 a8f76390ef929a19d85ff14c0ece82b0 mlmcgee posted an update in the group BEST 2026 Webinars: I have a long list, but I'll cut it down to the most […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2072/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:57:32 -0700 I have a long list, but I’ll cut it down to the most common questions:

1. You look fine; why are you still so slow?

2. If you remember stuff from law school, why can’t you remember stuff from last week?

3. How much of your TBI had to do with your vision limitations?

4. Why don’t you try thinking about others instead of yourself once in a…

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]]> 5 df3a869e176ccf77aa4e7b425485a42a rtakahashi became a registered member https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2068/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:54:49 -0700 0 016949f668feb9d05acfa8a2f758556d Michelle Wild posted an update in the group BEST 2026 Webinars: Share ideas on questions you are asked over and over […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2067/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:02:28 -0700 Share ideas on questions you are asked over and over or questions you struggle answering. Include pocket phrases you use or could use when answering those questions.

]]> 0 cc5971749ca026116f8eec818bd341d8 Michelle Wild posted an update in the group BEST 2026 Webinars: Download handouts for the “Finding Your Voice” webinar […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2066/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:47:15 -0700 Download handouts for the “Finding Your Voice” webinar below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mbe1LQyBiuYQKcJ-SYR0Bj5ILPQnvezJ/view?usp=sharing

drive.google.com

031426_Find Your Voice.pdf

031426_Find Your Voice.pdf

]]> 0 8dad097d63e9a56d649e2ce8b822da11 mlmcgee posted an update: I was greatly moved by the three survivors' stories! […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2058/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:19:28 -0800 I was greatly moved by the three survivors’ stories! I’m glad I could hear them! They deserve a lot of credit for starting over their lives!

]]> 4 e4521d40454d2a93e7f6e89e5e1e3100 Michelle Wild posted an update in the group BEST 2026 Webinars: What resonated with you after attending the "My […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2055/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:05:35 -0800 What resonated with you after attending the “My Brain Injury Experience” webinar?

]]> 1 3684e4b9ca90b250ae0cd34fec0e6e61 Michelle Wild posted an update in the group BEST 2026 Webinars: Download handouts for the “What You Need to Know About […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2054/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:12:27 -0800 Download handouts for the “What You Need to Know About Brain Injury” webinar below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nvaSj82-6-Uy__5AJEle4Qlli2dGjuxL/view?usp=drive_link

drive.google.com

022826_What Happend to Me.pdf

022826_What Happend to Me.pdf

]]> 0 ec7879a0bdbc7f6eaf8d10302f3ae10e Michelle Wild started the discussion Dealing with Others Strategies in the forum Strategies Group https://bestconnections.org/groups/strategies-group/forum/topic/dealing-with-others-strategies/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:42:56 -0800 Dealing with Others Strategies

Let’s reply here with helpful strategies to help deal with othersl.

Remember, not every strategy will work for every person.

Give strategies posted here a try or a couple tries, but don’t try to force a strategy to work – try another one.

]]> d76fb22c2115d8b1be544d1381f7b02a Michelle Wild started the discussion Self-Efficacy Strategies in the forum Strategies Group https://bestconnections.org/groups/strategies-group/forum/topic/self-efficacy-strategies/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:41:17 -0800 Self-Efficacy Strategies

Let’s reply here with self-efficacy strategies you find helpful.

Remember, not every strategy will work for every person.

Give strategies posted here a try or a couple tries, but don’t try to force a strategy to work – try another one.

]]> ec2738c4340347757a2bac79dec4dcd1 Michelle Wild started the discussion Decision Making Strategies in the forum Strategies Group https://bestconnections.org/groups/strategies-group/forum/topic/decision-making-strategies/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:40:25 -0800 Decision Making Strategies

Let’s reply here with decision making strategies you find helpful.

Remember, not every strategy will work for every person.

Give strategies posted here a try or a couple tries, but don’t try to force a strategy to work – try another one.

]]> 50eac78bfaef03dc7562735045bab3b1 Michelle Wild started the discussion Initiation Strategies in the forum Strategies Group https://bestconnections.org/groups/strategies-group/forum/topic/initiation-strategies/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:39:16 -0800 Initiation Strategies

Let’s reply here with initiation strategies you find helpful.

Remember, not every strategy will work for every person.

Give strategies posted here a try or a couple tries, but don’t try to force a strategy to work – try another one.

]]> cf70039a0431935a0c0a3969fbc9e105 Michelle Wild started the discussion Time Management Strategies in the forum Strategies Group https://bestconnections.org/groups/strategies-group/forum/topic/time-management-strategies/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:37:23 -0800 Time Management Strategies

Let’s reply here with time management strategies you find helpful.

Remember, not every strategy will work for every person.

Give strategies posted here a try or a couple tries, but don’t try to force a strategy to work – try another one.

]]> e7fb2ded9737956ec004bda54cfd5a4b Michelle Wild started the discussion Neurofatigue Strategies in the forum Strategies Group https://bestconnections.org/groups/strategies-group/forum/topic/neurofatigue-strategies/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:36:18 -0800 Neurofatigue Strategies

Let’s reply here with neurofatigue strategies you find helpful.

Remember, not every strategy will work for every person.

Give strategies posted here a try or a couple tries, but don’t try to force a strategy to work – try another one.

]]> 84905ebf890506b814bd9186f707e77a Michelle Wild started the discussion Organization Strategies in the forum Strategies Group https://bestconnections.org/groups/strategies-group/forum/topic/organization-strategies-2/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:33:41 -0800 Organization Strategies

Let’s reply here with organization strategies you find helpful.

Remember, not every strategy will work for every person.

Give strategies posted here a try or a couple tries, but don’t try to force a strategy to work – try another one.

]]> da3557170c7729575e939b7a109f2332 Cheryl Neary posted an update: I just joined!!! https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2028/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:01:03 -0800 I just joined!!!

]]> 3 a43f169e2a437d6f773bf4ea7bc7c421 Patricia Mann posted an update: I am late to signup, but I’m happy to rejoin zoom classes […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2026/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:59:57 -0800 I am late to signup, but I’m happy to rejoin zoom classes for tech support and membership plus😄

]]> 1 d580503c3e133551d5be6a47a2487541 mlmcgee posted an update: I just joined Community Plus and I'm glad I did. I […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2022/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:38:57 -0800 I just joined Community Plus and I’m glad I did. I think it’ll be worth every bit of the amount!

Today’s been a sit-around day. My husband is very sick and the so-far treatment isn’t working. So I’m staying put and catching up on little things I need to do. I can’t or won’t go outside because it was a whole 4 degrees outside this morning. …

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]]> 1 e1450b7e56d8ca8017e8229d055bdc4e Lisa Darginsky posted an update: Grateful for it all https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2021/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:49:24 -0800 Grateful for it all

]]> 0 b8e8cfd73a2461fef3a6106a4c1ef991 Michelle Wild posted an update in the group BEST 2026 Webinars: Download handouts for the “What You Need to Know About […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2020/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:08:53 -0800 Download handouts for the “What You Need to Know About Brain Injury” webinar below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V2Cef3nZhxUJKW2E9ZYXDDoUDJrOOhOb/view?usp=sharing

drive.google.com

011026 What You Need to Know About BI.pdf

011026 What You Need to Know About BI.pdf

]]> 0 c9acb18a3456e2b6c6b0daf7a5c3b568 mlmcgee posted an update: O Happy Day and Praise God for leading me to my […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2008/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:55:04 -0800 O Happy Day and Praise God for leading me to my new neurologist! This one is fantastic! She’s empathetic, a good listener, and tells it like it is, even if it’s difficult to take! This was such a big thing for me, seeing her on New Year’s Eve, that I have a much more positive attitude about going into 2026! I wish all of you some…

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]]> 2 c65edc53d6fd57e4c509b0f17d66f8aa mlmcgee posted an update: We have two days left of 2025. I hope everyone had […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2007/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:12:32 -0800 We have two days left of 2025. I hope everyone had a pleasant Christmas, if you celebrate Christmas. I certainly hope 2026 is a happy, blessed, and prosperous for all of you!

]]> 0 32152ab72bc0996119ea2a2e7b909bae mlmcgee posted an update: This is an interesting day. It began with my […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2005/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:10:44 -0800 This is an interesting day. It began with my neurologist transferring me to another doctor in the clinic without my consent. I was at the office ready for an appointment when I found out, so the trip was wasted. Immediately after learning this, I felt an ANT crawl. It said something to the effect that I’m not even important enough to notify…

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]]> 0 c5a3c4e8dbf763cf170be004e04d88cb mlmcgee posted an update: Thanks for the explanation about the verification codes. […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/2004/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:16:17 -0800 Thanks for the explanation about the verification codes. I kind of had a hunch the reasoning was something like that because I downloaded BEST’s Strategizemylife to my iPhone and iPad and it’s so intuitive that I think I can learn to use it before Tech Tuesday😃 I was taken aback by the code because I usually need a verification code to access…

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]]> 0 bfa03379a801689c5982164eeeb591c4 mlmcgee posted an update: You'll probably regret asking my opinion, but you say […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1976/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:36:41 -0800 You’ll probably regret asking my opinion, but you say you want feedback from us. Well, I’ll tell you, to put a verification ode by email in the registration was a very bad idea! For someone with slow eye-hand coordination, clicking up and down and copying a code just made registration more difficult for me. I’m surprised something for…

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]]> 0 026b5c4d77b0cc4bb8a122d02b60cca9 chonsl posted an update in the group Strategies Group: testing testing 123 https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1938/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:42:46 -0800 testing testing 123

]]> 3 760f6bb07a03cd57433774462acdaaaf bosparks posted an update: Great to connect with others about checking and contributing to BEST. https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1936/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:30:14 -0800 Great to connect with others about checking and contributing to BEST.

]]> 0 6f8c48842717e236e3ce440b439ed2db Heather Fiore posted an update: Anna I think Im here thanks for getting me here https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1933/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:28:37 -0800 Anna I think Im here thanks for getting me here

]]> 1 437ed54262fd6858ab697c09ddb969f3 chonsl posted an update: testing, testing 123 https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1932/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:28:28 -0800 testing, testing 123

]]> 1 2d87fef9e34e50bf102f85544dd066b9 mslucy_ayahoo-com joined the group Strategies Group https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1930/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:13:19 -0800 0 da803b09dc95a44a02fee42eda6ff60d Anna posted an update: Have you listening to the Relevant & […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1921/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:25:35 -0800 Have you listening to the Relevant & Irrelevant/Setting Priorities webinar? I really appreciate how Michelle talked about the meaning of “clutter” to include what objects and activities **distract** us from our priorities. That really helps me to make decisions when decluttering physical possessions and my plans, especially when it comes to…

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]]> 0 d6af0d86bb290421d59af3fcbe489f5d jonnque joined the group Strategies Group https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1920/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:01:42 -0800 0 7abb1321f2766709abc3b8f01d7f8c2c mlmcgee posted an update: My brain is really tired! It seems a few weeks I needed […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1919/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:27:12 -0800 My brain is really tired! It seems a few weeks I needed to download Windows11 because Windows 10 is no longer supported. OK. I began to have different kind of himky problems. This morning I exercised and was ready to tackle some things I’ve been meaning to do and I had a crash again. The outcome was something about “driver files”, my tech…

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]]> 2 e576b015d2c035ad252dc8738b1b38ed jrk185 joined the group Strategies Group https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1913/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:12:00 -0700 0 6a13cfb04ed6098de10d1b77a336d459 Jacqueline Russell-Garcia posted an update: Looking for google docs https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1896/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:09:49 -0700 Looking for google docs

]]> 0 ca94f6f04bc33fc4143ec6cc92279ef0 Elora Brower joined the group Strategies Group https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1893/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:03:11 -0700 0 3ef2136690fe67e744747b88cfb22810 Aaron Weiss joined the group Strategies Group https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1888/ Sat, 27 Sep 2025 20:12:33 -0700 0 63c08c31dd4b5a2ad679ad0088225e26 marilisa.ayers: @Michelle Wild Hi Michelle! Hope all is well with you […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1879/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:07:20 -0700 @Michelle Wild
Hi Michelle!
Hope all is well with you and your mom, family.
Nice connecting again on your platform
Marilisa-from ABI Program

]]> 0 baa48e51a4a8b7b83fe6fb0711579f9a Doris Hood posted an update: I attended “A Caregiver Perspective”. It was the last in […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1873/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 22:33:07 -0700 I attended “A Caregiver Perspective”. It was the last in the BEST 2025 “Dealing with Others Series”. It was an eye-opening learning experience, even after “so many” years living with a brain injury. Thought-provoking information from Michelle (as usual), excellent comments from our community in the chat.

It is my hope that this series will run…

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]]> 0 3b5a8a2fa3030226df5a5032eb1f84c6 bforbrave posted an update: I'm trying to remember the stages of learning that […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1861/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:41:53 -0700 I’m trying to remember the stages of learning that Michelle teaches… I think it starts with Awareness Stage then __________Stage then Learning Stage then Mastery Stage. What was the second stage? Anybody know?

]]> 1 73c45b0a1f2410fb391a2f0115abe508 bforbrave posted an update: Hi! Is anybody online right now? https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1860/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:38:13 -0700 Hi! Is anybody online right now?

]]> 0 ba8f3b1417a6a802560e5b6320e93ee7 tom & moxie posted an update: Honestly i am techl nt. I want to target a post by Mary […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1842/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:43:20 -0700 Honestly i am techl nt. I want to target a post by Mary M. ESQ.

*So these are wise words you may have heard before, but I thought of them as we spoke during our last meeting and topic, and specifically Mary’s post about not giving up and living life the best we can. I agree wholeheartedly, Mary. This is what i was reminded of instantly. I hope…

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]]> 1 6f430d7adef04b14aa3550dd91790b19 mlmcgee posted an update: I finally figured out how to make my pic more than a blur! […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1841/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:38:49 -0700 I finally figured out how to make my pic more than a blur! 😀 We had a wonderful webinar yesterday! The after-hours sessions are the best; our groups are so good!

]]> 0 4be62e944f660b6cd2295fd7415129e7 mlmcgee posted an update: This will make those of you in the webinars laugh: […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1834/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:20:56 -0700 This will make those of you in the webinars laugh: my neurologist told me yesterday that I’m doing too much “pushing through” and not enough taking life one day at a time and enjoying it. I was surprised because usually the medical people want you to push. I said I want to know why sometimes I feel I’m going backwards instead of forward and…

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]]> 0 f054faeadebf8255b3eb2c46ba096b6b mlmcgee posted an update: I want to know why the master schedule on the website […] https://bestconnections.org/news-feed/p/1830/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:10:51 -0700 I want to know why the master schedule on the website states there is workshop today when there is not. Does the schedule need revising? This has happened to me before. Does anyone else have this problem? It’s very confusing and is making me feel like I don’t want to attend any more of the classes.

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