How Cognitive Flexibility Saved My Life | Chantrise Holliman | TEDxChandlersCreek

Using strength, hope, overcoming obstacles, encouragement, and success to find the joy in life after trauma. A traumatic loss doesn't have to be the end of your living. Becoming cognitively flexible can save your life and others too. Dr. Chantrise Sims Holliman is a writer, speaker, educator, heart attack survivor, bilateral amputee, wife, mother, sister, and friend. Raised in Newton, Massachusetts Dr. Holliman is the only child of two former educators who instilled in her a love of learning and the tenacity to see things through no matter the challenge. Through her fight with Lupus and struggles with becoming an amputee, Dr. Holliman inspires us to keep moving despite the obstacles we face. She turns tragedy into triumph, impacts the world, and shows us excuses only benefit those who make them. Her motto is: Walk in Your Purpose Whether You Have Legs or Not. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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My father died suddenly 2 days before Thanksgiving in 2018 from a heart attack. There was no warning. There was no goodbye. He was just gone. And it’s been a rollercoaster trying to get my life back on track. But I’ve been trying. I’ve been working. I’ve been fighting. And I really needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@jamvin5647]

“Our job is to walk in our purpose, whether we have legs or not.” 👏👏👏👏

[@esghamdi]

We must appreciate what we have. She is so powerful that she could saved here self from depression and loosing here life. Very strong massage. Thank you.

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EPIC woman, love this!

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My favorite teacher! I love you so much!

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What a powerful and passionate presentation. Chantrise, your story is so moving.

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Such a well spoken lady. Bless her ❤

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This was so beautiful and timely! I loved it! 🙌🏾💛🍋✨👏🏾

[@jwilliams8210]

Really powerful TED talk! Thank you!

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Great teaching 👍🏾👍🏾

[@Lightbodied]

I needed to hear this. Thank you for sharing

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Thank you so much

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[@harrydaplatypus361]

It's much easier said than done when it comes to flexibility in living. But at least, many need to hear this message of there being always one way we can go - forward. If we don't keep rolling, we fail in our approach with the ups and downs and twists and turns of life.

[@MsBettyRubble]

You were born with it. But there were ppl in your life who drilled it out of you. It's there. We all have it. But it can be suppressed.

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👏👏👏👏inspiring

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Only me can help me ❤.

[@Oh_its.silviojnr]

Hi there