6. Focus on the present, be present. Our past is an important part of our life. It’s what got us to where we are today. And yet, there is no point dwelling too much about the past. That’s already happened. There is nothing you can do to change it. Our main focus needs […]
5. Don’t worry about what you can’t control. When the doctors informed us that they found a defect in our baby’s brain we were shocked. Furthermore, we didn’t know anything about this rare defect, and its symptoms. The first thing we did was to search the internet for information, and learn about it as […]
4. The power of small wins. When you have a regular healthy child, you tend to take many things for granted. That he will walk; that she will talk; be increasingly independent over time, etc. Naturally, we set our expectations high, and define success accordingly. High grades in school; excellence in sports; higher education […]
3. Two are always better than one This seems obvious, and yet it’s worth reminding. I would have not been able to get through the past eight years if I didn’t have the true partnership, complete support, and love of my wife. We are truly a team of two. Raising a child with disabilities […]
2. Define your own success. Too many people are using other people’s definitions of success instead of their own. We are greatly influenced by others, including our parents, TV, marketing messages, and society. In effect, we are trying to live someone else’s life instead of our own. Consequently, many people do not truly fulfill their goals. […]