| Cerebral palsy is a difficult disability to live with, but | | | | pushing toward a new goal, but if these goals are not |
| having cerebral palsy does not mean that you cannot | | | | realistic you will not be able to reach them and you will |
| live a good life. The key to enjoying your life is to live it | | | | become discouraged. Never doubt yourself, but never |
| as fully as possible and not let cerebral palsy | | | | expect too much at one time. |
| determines who you are. | | | | Another key component to living a good life with |
| Having a positive attitude is crucial to living a good life | | | | cerebral palsy is to surround yourself with people who |
| with cerebral palsy. Living with a disability can be very | | | | love and motivate you. Whether these people are |
| frustrating at times, and can often seem unfair, but | | | | family, friends, or fellow sufferers of cerebral palsy, |
| instead of focusing on your struggles focus on your | | | | you need a reliable support system. Everyone, |
| gifts. Every person has talents to share, and by | | | | regardless of their physical health, needs the motivation |
| dedicating your energy to benefitting the lives around | | | | and inspiration of loved ones. With cerebral palsy, you |
| you, you can make your life mean something special | | | | need the same kind of support, just tailored to the |
| to yourself and to others. | | | | difficulties you experience with your disability. |
| While a positive attitude is vitally important, it will only | | | | Living with cerebral palsy is hard, but with the right |
| get you so far. You need to have a realistic | | | | attitude you can live a wonderful life. By staying |
| understanding of your physical capabilities. This will | | | | positive, setting realistic goals, and surrounding yourself |
| allow you to set reachable goals and will prevent you | | | | with people who care about you, you can overcome |
| from straining yourself and possibly causing further | | | | many of the challenges you face and can become an |
| injury. You should constantly be progressing, constantly | | | | inspiration to others. |