Have you ever wanted to push your own limits and break out of your comfort zone?
If so, you’ll know that it is difficult because getting out of your routine just takes so much work.
A lot of work. Maybe too much work.
What if your routine was complicated by living with a chronic disease – a disease like dystonia?
This is the precise challenge of Jana Sherry.
Sherry has been living with dystonia for most of her life.
Dystonia is characterized by persistent or intermittent muscle contractions causing abnormal, often repetitive, movements, postures or both. The movements are usually patterned and twisting, and may resemble a tremor.
Regardless of her dystonia, Jana’s goal was to ski standing up, something she hadn’t done in over a decade.
Sherry has given herself the best possible chance to achieve her goals:
- She moved to Bend, Oregon – a land that provides every type of terrain and a popular hot spot for ski resorts
- She collaborated with Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) – a ski instruction program that works with individuals with disabilities to find balance and movement on snow
- She teamed up with Kellie Standish, the Rookie of the Year for The Professional Snowsports Instructors of America
Read about the teamwork of Standish and Sherry and how a piece of equipment called the “snow slider” helped them reach their individuals goals.
You’ve probably seen inspirational quotes that encourage you to get out and do something strange—something you wouldn’t normally do.
It’s important to push the boundaries of your comfort zone, and when you do, it’s kind of a big deal.
Think about the benefits derived from breaking out of your comfort zone.
Think about the resources and support you need as your reach for your goals.
Think about Sherry and Standish. Two people working together towards one goal.
