Tag: Asking for Help
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Start, because you’re worth it
If You Can Work 8 Hours a Day for Someone Else, You Can Work 8 Hours a Day for Yourself Every morning, millions of people wake up, get ready, and go to work spending 8 or more hours a day building someone else’s dream. We show up, meet deadlines, manage pressure, and push through, even…
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Change is scary
Nothing great was ever achieved by staying in your comfort zone Change can be terrifying. The idea of stepping into the unknown, leaving behind the comfort of what we know and embracing uncertainty can feel overwhelming. But staying the same remaining stuck in a situation that no longer serves us can be just as terrifing.…
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Exploring Dyspraxia
If anyone ever puts you down for having dyslexia, don’t believe them. Being dyslexic can actually be a big advantage and it has certainly helped me. – Richard Branson Dyspraxia, or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), is a neurological condition that affects motor skill development and coordination. Unlike other conditions with visible markers, dyspraxia is often…
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Hidden Challenges
The advice I’d give to somebody that’s silently struggling is, you don’t have to live that way. You don’t have to struggle in silence. You can be un-silent. — Demi Lovato Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic condition that causes a range of developmental issues, including learning disabilities and cognitive impairment. It’s the most common…
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Bending backwards
“I thought that hypermobility ruined my life, it turns out that learning to be flexible was my saving grace.” Lauren Kate Brimer My sister-in-law, Lauren, gave me consent to share her story and life experiences with you my Angels. She has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome which is a disorder that affects your connective tissue. Connective tissue is…
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It’s okay for you not to be okay
“It’s healthy to admit you’re not okay. ‘It’s okay not to be okay’ it’s brave. But don’t let it win. Be sad. Have your moment, your day or week. Then do something about it and be happy. ” Jessie J. Living with a disability is a journey filled with unique challenges and triumphs. It’s a…