VIP Coaching In The Dark

Author: Marja Byers

  • Play Nice; You Live Here

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     I have had the phrase, managing expectations, come to mind quite often recently, and in different situations with myself as well as with others. I’ve felt frustrated (sometimes unreasonably so) when something didn’t go the way I wanted it too, and I’ve seen people getting angry over situations that I felt their expectations were unreasonable.…

  • The Inadvertent Influencer

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    These days many of us are aware of “Influencers” on social media, these folks have made a name (and money) for themselves on the internet by working at selling themselves. I have come to understand that there are other influencers in the world who have been around long before the internet, life influencers. I have…

  • Riding with Confidence

    A Guide to Local and Regional Bus Travel Bus travel can be a powerful tool for independence, connection, and confidence—especially for blind and low-vision travelers. Whether you’re riding across town or heading to another city, having the right information and a solid plan makes all the difference. Here’s a guide to help you decide what…

  • Balance; it might not be your inner ear.

    How vision and hearing changes can affect your balance 1. How Vision Affects Balance Your eyes give your brain important information about: When vision changes due to eye conditions (cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, double vision), neurological conditions (stroke, brain injury), or binocular vision problems (eyes not working together), your balance can be affected. Tips: 2.…

  • Vision Changes Affects Your Energy

     I had been blind for about a year when I had the opportunity to talk with an adjustment to sight loss counselor, who is blind herself. I will never forget how impactful one of the first things she told me was; “it takes a lot more energy to do everything when you’re blind. You will…

  • Napping is a Tool

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    Energy and Vision Changes I had been blind for about a year when I had the opportunity to talk with an adjustment to sight loss counselor, who is blind herself. I will never forget how impactful one of the first things she told me was;  “it takes a lot more energy to do everything when you’re…