We’ve all heard the phrase: “We are products of our environment.” This is true, but I believe that we are also CREATORS of our environment. Nothing about our environment has to be permanent. Don’t like your job? Find a new one. Something about your house that you hate? Move. Friends not lifting you up the…
Read More Creators of Our EnvironmentI love birthdays. If you know me, you know that. And, it’s not that I only love my birthday; I love celebrating ALL birthdays. I don’t just celebrate a birthday on the actual day, but I love to spend a week celebrating. Usually, I have these big plans in my head and a fantasy/dream to…
Read More Birthday ReflectionHave you ever been out somewhere, needing to go to the bathroom and find yourself with nowhere to go? Chances are, if you are a fellow wheelchair user, you have found yourself in this predicament. Inaccessibility is an inevitable problem. Barriers are everywhere. This has happened to me multiple times, and I suspect it will…
Read More Bathroom InaccessibilityI know, I know, I know. I have been MIA lately from posting updates here. The plan is to get better at it, so I know I will. Truth is, I have been taking some time to do some self-care and reflect on my journey so far and the direction that I want to take…
Read More Direction of the BlogA new month means a time to look back at what you set out to do, analyze, and decide what is still important to work on for this month! Goal setting not only creates your plan to smash your goals and dreams, but it a way of staying accountable. I am here to help. Disclosure:…
Read More April 2018 Goal SettingWhere has this year gone? I cannot believe we are starting March today! With a new month means it’s time to look back, reflect, and plan. Today, I revisit my February goals, why it’s important to set goals and plan, and what my new goals for March are. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below,…
Read More March 2018 GoalsOn Thursday, February 23, 2018, the Rollettes Los Angeles (IG @rollettes_la) rolled out the “Be Boundless” campaign. I could NOT be more excited about this campaign. #beboundless18 What does it mean to be boundless? According to their social media posts, this campaign has a goal of making a big splash to inspire and motivate to…
Read More Be BoundlessIt’s winter time here in Northeast Ohio and because of that, getting outside to go anywhere is nearly impossible sometimes. But, in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we must move or do some type of exercise every single day. Exercise from a wheelchair perspective is definitely harder than an “able-body.” But, it’s not…
Read More Exercise and MovementReviewing your goals, accomplishments, and habits every month is a great way to see how far you have come, realign your habits, and update your goals based on your current situation. Read on for more. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are all products I highly recommend. I won’t put anything on…
Read More February 2018 GoalsThe definition of independence leaves room for interpretation. Which is a good thing after a traumatic event, such as a spinal cord injury. Read on to learn more. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are all products I highly recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified…
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