Cerebral palsy is a difficult disability to live with, but having cerebral palsy does not mean that you cannot live a good life. The key to enjoying your life is to live it as fully as possible and not let cerebral palsy determines who you are.

Having a positive attitude is crucial to living a good life with cerebral palsy. Living with a disability can be very frustrating at times, and can often seem unfair, but instead of focusing on your struggles focus on your gifts. Every person has talents to share, and by dedicating your energy to benefitting the lives around you, you can make your life mean something special to yourself and to others.

While a positive attitude is vitally important, it will only get you so far. You need to have a realistic understanding of your physical capabilities. This will allow you to set reachable goals and will prevent you from straining yourself and possibly causing further injury. You should constantly be progressing, constantly pushing toward a new goal, but if these goals are not realistic you will not be able to reach them and you will become discouraged. Never doubt yourself, but never expect too much at one time.

Another key component to living a good life with cerebral palsy is to surround yourself with people who love and motivate you. Whether these people are family, friends, or fellow sufferers of cerebral palsy, you need a reliable support system. Everyone, regardless of their physical health, needs the motivation and inspiration of loved ones. With cerebral palsy, you need the same kind of support, just tailored to the difficulties you experience with your disability.

Living with cerebral palsy is hard, but with the right attitude you can live a wonderful life. By staying positive, setting realistic goals, and surrounding yourself with people who care about you, you can overcome many of the challenges you face and can become an inspiration to others.