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The Kelly Brush Foundation is dedicated to making active lifestyles a reality for those who have experienced a spinal cord injury. They offer the inspiration to believe and the grants to enable anyone to buy the equipment they need to get out and go. But the Kelly Brush Foundation funds more than just recreation because…

Success is not a destination; it’s a journey. The path to success is often paved with consistent habits that shape our daily lives. Whether you’re aiming for professional achievements, personal growth, or a harmonious work-life balance, cultivating the right habits can make all the difference. In this blog post, we will explore five key habits…

A theme that has been presenting in my life recently is the idea of not overthinking and doing what needs to be done, no matter what. The conflicts in my life seem to stem from me overthinking something and not speaking up.  I’ve been feeling so unmotivated to do anything that I haven’t been doing…

I knew this day was going to come eventually, and I think I’m ready for it. It’s my first flight since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and I’m going to share my top 3 packing tips when traveling by plane.  Before the pandemic, I was flying 3-to 4 times per year.  But, I have grown so…

It’s not every day that you see someone with a disability portrayed in different sports in the community. However, I just had the opportunity to be a presenter at the Cleveland Boat Show, an expo showcasing all things boating, which includes kayaking!  I was asked by the LoCo ‘Yaks to help them demonstrate adaptive paddling. …

Reading hasn’t always had a place in my life.  I always wanted to be a reader but just couldn’t stay focused enough to get into a book.  Until I found personal development, or self-help, books.  Whatever you call them, I love them.  I nerd out to them.  I always have my highlighter close by, marking…

Resilience is the ability to overcome adversity.  For those of us with spinal cord injuries, or another physical disability that requires the use of a wheelchair, difficulties and misfortunes are everywhere. Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulities.  But what is required to become resilient? Are we born with it or…

What do you love to do in your free time?  If you are anything like me, your first response may have been, “What free time?”  We get so caught up in life that we forget that we have control over our time.  We get to decide how we spend our time and what makes us…

There isn’t just one thing that helps when it comes to a healing journey.  For me, I’ve had to build up a bank of coping skills, techniques, and self-care strategies.  One of those self-care strategies is adding fun to my life.   *Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are all products that I…

As a self-professed personal development junkie, I am always trying to learn something more.  One thing that I’ve added into my morning routine (and have become obsessed with) is reading.  I never thought of myself as a ‘reader.’   *Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are all products that I highly recommend. I…