Are you a wheelchair user who is looking to improve your quality of life?
Whether you have started using a wheelchair recently or all your life, you can always start thinking about ways to improve the quality of your life.
Wheelchair users, just like anybody else, can benefit from searching for new ways to improve their health, social life, and general wellbeing.
So, let’s have a look at the top ten new year’s resolutions for wheelchair users!
1, Take up a New Sport
People with disabilities can often find it difficult to get involved in organized sport, particularly if they use a wheelchair.
But, the truth is that many great sports are well set up for wheelchairs.
For example, have a look at wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, or wheelchair rugby.
2, Take a Trip
Wheelchair users can sometimes feel a bit stuck where they are because of accessibility issues.
But with the right planning, there’s often no reason why you can’t take a trip.
Even if it is just a trip to a nearby city, it is healthy to get out of your normal environment and exercise your freedom.
3, Take up a Hobby
Wheelchair user resolutions don’t need to be enormous.
You can make a small improvement to your life by taking up a hobby.
Think about learning an instrument, learning how to play chess, or start knitting.
These activities will get you away from being in front of computer screens and television screens, always healthy.
4, Learn to Maintain Your Wheelchair
There are many tips for wheelchair users out there, but it’s not often that you hear about fixing your wheelchair.
Doing this will give you a sense of purpose and allow you to exercise a new skill.
You can also accessorize!
5, Go on a Date
Get out there, and don’t be afraid of finding a partner.
Also, have some fun!
Click here to read Squirmy and Grub’s tips for a successful integrated relationship.
6, Join a Book Club
Books are worlds just waiting to be explored.
Combine reading with an enhanced social life by joining a book club.
Reading has a lot of health benefits!
7, Improve Your Health
Whether it’s going for a more healthy diet, improving your sleep, or something else, a health goal is always a good thing.
Think about a small and achievable goal, not a health overhaul.
8, Make a New Friend
They don’t have to be your new best friend in the world but making a friend will improve your mental health.
You don’t have to do anything over the top.
Just show an acquaintance that you care about them and let the relationship flourish on its own.
9, Exercise More
Whether you are taking up a new sport or not, you should be trying to up your exercise regime.
Mind and body are one, so focus on your body to improve your whole wellbeing.
10, Buy a New Wheelchair
Lastly, if you have been making do with an older wheelchair, think about treating yourself to an upgrade.
A wheelchair that is more comfortable or has a smoother ride could make all the difference!
Their Imaginations Only limit wheelchair Users
Whatever your resolution is this year, don’t feel like you don’t have choices.
Wheelchair users can sometimes feel like they are stuck and unable to exercise their agency.
Well, use this as an opportunity to claim your freedom and do something you are normally afraid of doing.
You never know, it may open the floodgates for a new and bolder you.
So, come on, what are you waiting for? Resolve to become a better version of you this year!
