General Disability Lifestyle

 Dr. Glen House, the founder of Disaboom, has now issued five tips on how to "live forward," based on his own experience with a disability. You can read the full article here, but the five tips are as follows:

 

What are your thoughts on these tips? Do you have any tips of your own on how to "live forward"? 

I like these, and it strikes me that anyone, even able-bodied people, can employ them.

I like them.  Sound advice

 

 

I especiallylike tip #1-Look at what you can do and don't focus on what you can't. This is so very true. It's the only way I've been able to keep on going and to continue to have hope!Focusing on what you can't do just makes you depressed. That's why I always try to look on the bright side. Most importantly, I tell myself that I am aliveand that's awesome and more than enough to be thankful for!

The tips are great......and so true......thanks Dr. House for putting it out there. I remember one of the first things I had to sort out.......right after my accident.......as I was lamenting not being able to dance......play tennis.....or any sport needing the use of my legs....... my really big fear led me to some pretty profound truths.How was I going to raise my three small children......from a wheelchair ? I feel embarrased now.......for even feeling that......but when I answered myself.........it really helped. What was most important for me to help teach my kids ? Things like......kindness......comaassion.....humor.......tenderness....." other " centeredness.........NONE of those things had anything whatsoever to do with the use of my legs. So, not focusing on what you can't do.......really does help..........especially when you realize the true importance of what you CAN do !........Peace and love......Norma

Emily, I totally agree with you - these tips can also apply to everyone and not just for people with dis abilities.Oh, yeah, definitely!