#179 Stay Energized While Traveling with Aphasia: 3 Game-Changing Strategies

You’ve planned your trip—now it’s time to keep your energy steady. When the communication gas tank runs dry, clarity and confidence fade. Real success happens during the trip—not just before it.

Join host Genevieve as she shares 3 real-time strategies to manage fatigue, noise, and fast-paced moments while traveling. Learn how small, repeatable actions like scheduled stops and deep environmental control save precious energy and allow you to enjoy the journey, not just survive it.

Key Takeaways (3 Real-Time Strategies)

• Protect the Gas Tank with Scheduled Stops: On a road trip, pull over every ninety minutes to stretch and reset. Consider a car service to eliminate car hassles and save mental fuel.
• Co-Plan the Journey with Your Person: Include your loved one in writing down the itinerary (dates, stops, times of gathering) to boost their connection and reduce mental energy spent on uncertainty.
• Deeply Control the Arrival Environment: Do not trust "accessible" descriptions; ask hotel staff for a video or Facetime of the room to check subtleties like bed placement and grab bars, eliminating physical frustration.

Call to Action If you want to make your gatherings more inclusive—and these strategies work all year—you can get my book Aphasia Inclusive Celebrations at: https://lifeaphasiaacademy.co/aphasia-inclusive-celebrations

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