There are a plethora of quotes out there about embracing the hardships, turning them into lessons, and slaying the situation. From religious based quotes, to spirituality, vibrations, or what-have-you, they are out there. Growing up in a Catholic Church, I heard, “God won’t give you anything you can’t handle.” True, but why do some have…
Read More Inner StrengthHi everyone! I am back and ready to write again. Over the past couple of months, I have been going through some things emotionally. I’m sure when the time is right, I will share, but for now, I am going to keep it vague. In January, I lost a grandparent and it hit me harder…
Read More Life’s Curve Ball“New Year, New Me!” How many of you have proclaimed this year after year, to only give up or forget about your new year’s resolutions within a month or two? I certainly have. For many years I saw the New Year as a fresh start to achieving my goals in my personal and professional life.…
Read More New Year’s GoalsThree weeks ago, I wrote about gratitude and appreciation, since it was Thanksgiving. Even though Thanksgiving brings out the best in many people, this is something that we should be doing every single day. Therein lies the power of positivity. I am not a morning person, whatsoever! I have to get up at 5:30am…
Read More Power of PositivityI think I have been stuck in a rut for a little bit now. I have been working hard on my Master’s degree (that I now do not know if I want to finish), trying to work full time, still trying to get to the gym for at least an hour everyday, AND fit in…
Read More Personal Growth/Mindset MondayHave you ever been in the middle of an activity (workout, homework assignment, work-related activity, anything) and ever thought, “Gee, I wonder if I could…” Well, that happened to me the other day when I was working out with my friends. After one circuit down, my friends (all non-wheelchair users) decided to get some planks…
Read More Push Your LimitsIt’s always around this time of the year when people start showing gratitude and appreciation to people in their life that have been influential. Science is now showing that showing gratitude and appreciation on a regular basis leads to a happier life. Dr. Martin Seligman’s, sometimes called the founder father of Positive Psychology, research…
Read More Fill Your Life with Gratitude and Appreciation!Welcome to the “Wheel” Life Blog! This blog will cover any and all topics that wheelchair users are faced with on a daily basis. These issues will presented as they relate to spinal cord injuries, however, I hope that it helps more than just this population. Who Am I?! Before continuing, let me tell you…
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