Adaptdefy Hacks

Tips, tricks and life hacks to help you adapt, defy and thrive, especially if you're a wheelchair user.

3 reasons you should master a wheelie in your wheelchair.

3 reasons you should master a wheelie in your wheelchair.

Mastering a wheelie as a wheelchair user is perhaps the most important skill you can learn. It has numerous practical, empowering, and freeing benefits. From boosting safety to challenging societal...

5 hacks to swim easier, safer and more independently as a paraplegic.

5 hacks to swim easier, safer and more independently as a paraplegic.

This seemed impossible the first time I tried. Transferring from a wheelchair to the ground, into a pool and then back out of the pool and into the wheelchair again as a paraplegic seemed impossibl...

Sleep better tonight - 3 proven tips for enhanced sleep quality.

Sleep better tonight - 3 proven tips for enhanced sleep quality.

Most of us struggle with getting a good night's sleep at some point in our lives, which can make our days feel longer and more challenging than they need to be. What if the key to unlocking restora...

4 reasons why going with the flow isn’t just easier - it’s often smarter.

4 reasons why going with the flow isn’t just easier - it’s often smarter.

Sometimes, the best path forward is the one we roll with, not the one we planned. Here are 4 reasons why going with the flow isn’t just easier but often smarter: Adaptability - Life is full of u...

How to overcome feeling like a burden as a wheelchair user.

How to overcome feeling like a burden as a wheelchair user.

Ever felt like you were a burden? Ever wished you just blended in? Wished things we just easier?Yesterday was one of the hottest days on record here in Christchurch, New Zealand.My friends were hea...

Profile of a fit person in a wheelchair, gazing left with a serene look. Holds a clock, symbolizing intermittent fasting. Background evokes calm

Unleashing the power of intermittent fasting - 7 benefits for wheelchair users.

In my quest for optimal health to offset the disadvantages of being a paraplegic and wheelchair user I came across intermittent fasting (IF) as a way to manage my weight, improve my overall energy ...

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