Positive Thinking
REM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes – #7 Anything Can Be
Do not listen to anyone who tells you that you can’t achieve your goals. Everyone is different – with or without narcolepsy. People who tell you can’t do something are projecting their own experiences and failures upon you. Only you know what you are capable of and willing to sacrifice to reach your goals. Quote…
Read MoreUnsupportive Friends and Family Members
We ALL have them. So what do we do about them? My advice is two-fold: 1. You can invite your narcolepsy non-supporter to a sleep doctor’s appointment, local support group, or Narcolepsy Network Conference. You can also suggest my videos or my book (shameless plug 😉 )! Ultimately, you may not be able to get through to…
Read MoreREM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes – #8 Do Something Extraordinary
This quote has been on my computer background for the past year. Do something extraordinary! Quote #9: Quote #10: Quote #11: Quote #12: Quote #13:
Read MoreREM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes – #11 Scared to Death
I wasn’t born brave. I didn’t wake up the day after being diagnosed with narcolepsy and sign up for a marathon or tell my story into a TV camera. I was scared too – scared to death of what my future held and what people would think of my narcolepsy. So if you want to take…
Read MoreREM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes – #12 Great People
How true! When an individual is on their own unique path, chasing their own goals, they are not intimidated by others. Instead, they celebrate with you. There’s enough success for everyone! REM Runner’s Inspirational Quote #13Check back soon for more!
Read More2012: Year in Review
2012 was an exciting year – I realized some big dreams including:1. Publishing my memoir!2. Giving 12 narcolepsy presentations across the country – from California to Cleveland; from Florida to Boston.3. Launching my video series.4. Running Mt Washington Road Race in honor of my father & raising $3,000 for narcolepsy research.5. Organizing the FDA initiative for narcolepsy.6. Sharing my story…
Read MoreDon’t Mess With My Sleep: Makenna’s Walk for Narcolepsy Research
At age five, Makenna was a healthy bright child in Kindergarten, with a great sense of humor and a charming magnetic personality. Under the Weather:In February 2011, Makenna came down with pneumonia. She was very sick and admitted to the Children’s Hospital for IV Antibiotics. She recovered from the infection, but never got her strength…
Read MoreA New Look At Positive Thinking: Five Time’s The Charm
A fascinating article on PsychologyToday.com asks: “What’s the most dangerous word in the world?” Turns out, “NO” is the most dangerous word in the world. Why? Because brains and bodies react quickly to negativity. Even a frown releases stress chemicals into our brains and the brains of those around us. “Curiously, we seem to be hardwired to…
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