We all look for motivation in different ways. Some turn to religion, while others turn to self-help for the realization of their goals. Whether it’s a biopic, a sports film, or a tale of overcoming adversity, movies can have a knack for lifting us up and inspiring us to do more and be more. Here, we’ve compiled a list of five of the most inspirational movies you should watch to stay motivated during your stroke recovery.
The Lion King
Lesson learned: Worrying isn’t constructive. Do not dwell on the past and face your fears you might have before stroke rehabilitation. You cannot change what happened and must move towards a better future for yourself.
Forrest Gump
Lesson learned: One cannot ever know his capabilities until he doesn’t try. A single-minded focus on one thing at a time can create miracles. The movie can motivate you to establish a clearly defined path to a successful stroke recovery (with small goals along the way).
Gladiator
Lesson learned: The strongest you can be is when you are a part of a team. It’s not weakness to accept the help of others. In fact, it’s the best way to get stronger. Think about rebuilding your life after stroke, and there’s somebody out there who can help you with it.
The Pursuit of Happiness
The film is about a salesman who undergoes defeats, challenges, and hardship to secure a happier tomorrow. Throughout his journey, he does not give up and stand firm to his goals. Besides determination, self-belief, persistence and going after our dreams, the film also speaks strongly of a father’s love for his child. The film is based on the story of a stockbroker Chris Gardner.
Lesson learned: This is not as easy as it sounds. Good or bad, never give up. The movie can teach you to be patient during your stroke recovery.
Yes Man
Lesson learned: Say yes to the opportunities which life has to offer to you. One thing leads to another; opportunities can come in any form. Each situation has in itself a seed of opportunity. The film can motivate you to say YES to face all the challenges (with a smile) during stroke recovery.
This Blog is contributed by Dr. Deepak Kr. Nain. He is a certified therapist who specializes in the field of rehabilitation. Deepak possesses a clinical expertise in prescribing the best solutions to help people with neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS).