Monday 31 March 2014

Pain pain, GO AWAY!

One thing I deal with on a daily basis is PAIN! It can stem from a 
variety of sources, my prostheses, joint pain, lower back pain, neck pain etc... and varies in severity. It's become such a prominent presence in my life, that I have had to learn to accept and deal with it, to ensure it doesn't restrict or interfere with my general happiness and mood.

I believe that we all have the choice to react to situations in a 
particular way. In my case, I accept the pain and understand the 
reasons it exists... Don't get me wrong, I would much rather it go away for good, but it's there and I make it a priority to push it aside by choosing to ignore it!!


Think about the choices you make, and whether the way you react to certain situations is beneficial to your life! I believe it's better to remain focused on the positives and the things you have the power to change!

Mike Rolls - Enabling through perspective
Speaker - Survivor

Saturday 15 March 2014

Here Goes...

This is my first blog entry! Happy to be here!
I'm Mike - I'm a little different to the average guy, but who wants to be the same as everyone else right?

I'm a survivor of one of the deadliest diseases (if not the deadliest) on the planet - Meningococcal Septicemia.
I contracted the disease way back in 2001 when I was 18 years old, just as I was about to take flight into life as an adult.

I'm writing this blog as I believe my story needs to be out there. For people to learn from, generate perspective in their lives and be inspired! My story is many things...harrowing, heartbreaking, unique. As well as positive, inspirational and happy at the same time.

I am a bi-lateral below knee amputee, or in simpler terms, I don't have legs. This fact has never stopped me, I tackle life head on and have never entertained the option of giving in. I derive great strength and pride in knowing that I beat this deadly disease, overcoming enormous odds to become a stronger, better person as a result!

Today, I am happy and fulfilled, and I maintain a super positive attitude and outlook on life!
If you are in the midst of a crisis, adversity or downturn in any area of your life, be it personal or professional, here are 3 ways to get on top of it and have an unstoppable attitude in moving forward!

1 - Set small goals - Set yourself small, realistic, achievable goals that are attainable within a specific timeframe... In other words, identify what's most important and make those areas a priority, this will provide you with focus and a target to work towards!

2 - Get moving! - Never underestimate the plethora of benefits exercise provides in our day to day lives... I'm not talking about just the physical benefits either, mentally you will be better prepared to tackle any situation, Head on!

3 - Focus - Where you focus your energy and thoughts is crucial, try to look for positives in all situations. There is no place for negativity. Flush it away!


I will aim to give people an insight into techniques I used during times of great hardship in my blog, so that you too can put these into use in your own lives! We all go through tough times in life, how we bust through these times and come through a stronger, happier person, is something we should all strive to achieve!

Mike Rolls - Enabling through perspective
Speaker - Survivor