Those who develop a chronic illness or disability discover that life as you knew it is completely disrupted. It derails the life you were expecting and can be really tough to deal with the consequences and find a positive way forward. The impact of chronic ill health or disability can be incredibly far-reaching not only for the person with the condition but for their family and friends too. Life can feel really bleak as it can feel as if your expectations of how you thought your life would be are no longer viable and the reality of daily living is a struggle. My life changed dramatically after a serious ski accident in 1983 and since then I have experienced a host of health challenges. I’ve spent years being wheelchair bound, learned to walk twice as an adult (albeit short distances) dealt with chronic fatigue and long covid and …. I could go on. I know what it is like to have to find new ways of achieving the things I want to do and to accept the things I cannot. Despite my significant health challenges and in some ways because of them I have navigated my way through life and achieved a happy, successful and fulfilling life and have helped many others facing similar trials to do the same. It is vital that you recognize – you are not your illness or disability! It is possible to create a new and fulfilling life for yourself but doing so requires a different approach. It is an approach that has served me well throughout my health journey and one which has helped many clients and their families to discover a way of being which makes the best of the situation and improves the quality of life for all concerned. It focuses on what you CAN DO and enables you to take control of your life in a positive way. You may not be able to change the situation you are in – but it is not the challenge that defines the quality of your life but how you choose to deal with it. 'Living with Long-Term Illness (Including Long Covid) & Disability: Foreword by Professor Leslie J Findley, MD, MRCS, DRCOG, DCH, FRCP' This publication is a companion to this YouTube Playlist. It offers practical approaches to help you navigate your way to living a great life despite the challenges you are facing. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN181945?... -------------------------------- Being successful in life and business starts with you. On this channel and through my books, radio show, podcasts and social media channels (see below) I want to guide you to live a happy and successful life as your authentic self. Being yourself will give you confidence, a sense of enlightenment, a life with destiny and most importantly you will be able to unlock your full potential. Subscribe to my channel YouTube – Genuinely You with Gina Gardiner to understand how being true to your life purpose will influence all aspects of your life. Gain leadership skills and make a bigger difference with your own company or in the company you work for. Get good at business management in the UK, US and internationally and spread your influence further. Build your self-worth and self-confidence and watch those around you become more confident too. Build business success and career success and feel fulfilled in life. Find out more about what I do via my websites, books and social media here: https://linktr.ee/ginagardiner #health #wellbeing #recovery #disability #multiplesclerosis #longcovid ##longcovidrecovery #care #energy #motivationalvideo #motivation #chronicillness #chronicfatigue #chronicfatiguesyndrome #pain #illness #caregivers ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3R3Oox3Vlg

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