One of the challenges I’ve experienced over the last goodness knows how many years is the different set of expectations I’ve set myself with Cerebral Palsy. From taking the “I’ll show you, I can do anything approach” to “I just want to fit in” mindset. I’ve swayed from one to other quite often. What IContinue reading “My mix of expectations of my life with CP”
Category Archives: Mindset
The balance of what I have…
Balance. It’s never been my strong point from a physical perspective. It’s a challenge! ‘Regular’ muscle growth in my right as opposed to feeling I’ve often held this that my left side is left catching up. Mentality wise, the challenge of balance has been one of a) being incredibly thankful for what I have VSContinue reading “The balance of what I have…”
Making the best of my Present Day…
Will it get different (or worse) as I get older? I remember that recurring question. So much was done through my youth to ensure I could have the best quality of life I could have in my present day with Cerebral Palsy. Daily exercises with weekly physio to adapt around my growing body, splints, moreContinue reading “Making the best of my Present Day…”
Finding Purpose to Break my own Barriers…
Growing up I felt like I ‘should’ have been able to fit into a mould, Which through my cerebral palsy, I feel like I wasn’t able to, in many parts and I was left feeling quite isolated in many ways. It wasn’t until years later that I realised that I am not made to fitContinue reading “Finding Purpose to Break my own Barriers…”
Can we begin again?
I love new starts… Moreover, I love to renew a challenge, particularly in reference to my training. I always believe there’s new ground to made on programmes or phases within my exercise selection. Finding a consistency has, I found, been hugely beneficial. Yet, making time to experiment has been the catalyst to discovering new waysContinue reading “Can we begin again?”
Driving with adaptions…
Making my impossible possible… For years I had a mindset that I was unable to drive. Difficulties with the use of a manual transmission dented self belief to the point that I thought it’ll never be fit me. Until that is, I was given guidance that I should try adaptions…again, my willingness wasn’t there toContinue reading “Driving with adaptions…”
Every day can be a reset…
There are challenges every day. A new one to start, to continue or finish, but there is always an opportunity at a fresh platform upon waking. I’ve had a number of hurdles as everyone does, I’m still trying to figure things out into my 30’s but I love the feeling of a new page toContinue reading “Every day can be a reset…”
Focusing on what can be done…
I’ve tried to keep things simple this week – a lot of recent trials with attachments and new exercises have had relative successes – however it’s not lost on me to keep things simple with my workouts, keeping in what works well for me and whilst taking in new ideas, keeping a solid base toContinue reading “Focusing on what can be done…”
Grateful for the movement I have….
I remain incredibly grateful for the movement have in this life, no matter any frustrations that comes along the path which at first glance may seem restrictive, but I’m often reminding myself that while I do have muscle limitation in structure, it could have been even more challenging had things not been as quick whenContinue reading “Grateful for the movement I have….”
Just getting started…
Well into my 30’s now, recovery times are even more crucial with my training, HOWEVER! I still feel we’re only just getting started. I’ve been training consistently for around 8 years, but I’m still learning every day, I think that’s why I still love it. Training and bodybuilding is a world of discovery. As isContinue reading “Just getting started…”
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