Growing up, I believed asking for help signified weakness. However, as I matured, I realized the opposite is true. Facing overwhelming challenges can make us feel defeated, but it's important to remember that seeking assistance is not a sign of giving up. Instead, it's a courageous and strategic move that demonstrates strength and creativity. Having the bravery to ask for help can be the key difference between reaching our goals and ending up with an incomplete plan.

For years, people have used the word disabled to describe physical differences or impairments, and it has become a negative term with a lot of baggage. But what if we could shift our perspective and focus on adaptive solutions for the challenges that people with disabilities face? This blog post will explore my journey from using the word disabled to embracing the term adaptive and how this language change can impact my personal and society’s perception of disability.

As adaptive humans, we are constantly striving to reach life goals, and it can be easy to become overwhelmed by the long and arduous journey ahead. I have learned the secret is remembering why we're on this path in the first place - our dreams! But most of the time, the mere thought of everything we need to do to get there can be overwhelming. We deem our goals impossible and give up before we even begin. The good news is that there is a simple solution to this problem. Don’t focus on the end goal; focus on the first step of your plan. This blog post will explore how this simple practice can help you achieve your goals.

We all have dreams that spark our ambition and fuel our aspirations. Dreams provide us with hope, inspiration, and a sense of purpose. Yet, if we become consumed with the chase for something, we risk losing the beauty and possibility in the present moment. This explores the importance of cultivating a balanced relationship with our dreams and reality to embrace the extraordinary blend of possibilities and concrete circumstances. Strive to give life to your dreams while recognizing that the essence of living is to navigate the delicate balance between aspirations and reality.

Design systems are the foundation of any digital product. They provide an organized and consistent framework for building a product’s user experience, visual language, and codebase. A design system is much more than just a set of components. It is an ever-evolving way to create cohesive, meaningful experiences that engage users. By establishing a solid foundation with a well-thought-out design system, you can maximize the efficiency of your development process and create a product that stands out from the crowd.