How do I blog? What can you expect?
My blog posts will sometimes be long, sometimes short or medium. When I write a post, I have two things in mind, the first is to give value and the second is to make it clear. I won’t be focusing on the length, but if it gets too long, I’ll split it up.
When I plan for a post, this is my outline (not all are shown in the actual post)
- The topics and categories
- (some may be 18+ and I’ll make sure you know before you begin reading)
- The lessons and takeaways I want you to have from the post (1-3)
- This will be similar to the summary
- The post
- The immediately actionable items (what can you do as soon as you finish reading)
- A summary at the bottom if you want to read the 3-sentence version of the post
- An extra little gift (I prefer to overdeliver)
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What It Takes to Be a Happy Paraplegic – The Most Important Virtue
Reading time: 5 minutes No matter how you define happiness, I can tell you what it never is. It’s not doing little. It’s not living a secluded life. It’s not doing what’s easy. It’s not bathing in sulk everyday and feeling pity for yourself. I’ve heard horror stories, all too common occurrences, of people getting …
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Paraplegic Gear/Tools of the Month: Hands-Free Phone Calls
For this month, the problem we face is what to do when getting a phone call. True, you can hold your phone up to your ear, but then it gets difficult to move around. You most likely have Bluetooth earbuds or headphones, but if you don’t, that’s what I recommend you get. I use Jabra …
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Wheelchair Modifications: Sliding Feet Solution
Reading time: 1 minute This will be quick The footplate on your wheelchair, the metal plate that your feet rest on, can get slippery. If your shoes slide off, or feet slide off, you can add grip tape to your foot plate. Be aware that this is basically sticky sand paper and could damage your …
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Methods for Paraplegics to Get Groceries
Reading time: 2 minutes When it comes to getting groceries, especially a lot, it can be harder for people in wheelchairs. Here are a few ways I’ve gotten groceries: Order pickup from a grocery store through their website/app – I use this method all the time. I can order as much as I want, avoid …
How to Ski for Paraplegics
Reading time: 2 minutes Let’s not waste time. You want to ski, you’re wheelchair bound, and you don’t know where to start. First step, take inventory of yourself. How much money are you willing to spend? Are you able to take an airline (physically and financially)? How far are you willing to drive? Where do …
How to Date a Paraplegic
Or someone in a wheelchair Reading time: 2 minutes People in wheelchairs are just that – people (mostly sitting down). Think of someone you love, as a friend or otherwise, that isn’t in a wheelchair. Imagine them sitting down. Same thing. This is similar to what I wrote here. This logic doesn’t apply to everyone …
Paraplegic Gear/Tools of the Month: Winterize Your Car
Reading time: 1 minute For this month, the problem we face is getting into the car after going through snow or rain. No matter which way you put your wheelchair in the car, the wet wheels can be a mess. Not ideal if you have a nice car or like to keep your car nice. …
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A Big Issue: Allow People to Be Impressed
Reading time: 2 minutes Then, they asked me if I drove here. A question I have come to expect, or something like it, in all first conversations. I tell the truth, that I did drive here, and that I can drive. The response is some form of praise. I was once in a facebook group …
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How to Find an Accessible Company for Paraplegics
Or anyone in a wheelchair or with a disability Reading time: 1 minute Finding a job is said to be hard. I don’t think that’s entirely true. However, when it comes to finding a job that can properly employ someone with a disability, more specifically someone in a wheelchair, then finding a job can be …
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The Unfair Advantage of Being in a Wheelchair
Reading time: 3 minutes This is off the top of my head while I’m taking a break from my studies. I thought we could brainstorm, well, I’ll be doing all the work, but brainstorm about what there is to do if you’re in a wheelchair. I’m the type of person who, with curiosity and ambition, …
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