Paralyzed at fifteen, Jana Shelfer developed a gratitude practice as a tool to deal with the challenges that she faced. But circumstances tested that practice, leading her to evolve an advanced form of "radical gratitude" that anyone can use to adjust to their circumstances and reset into a positive mindset. Jana Shelfer is a three-time Paralympian, winning Gold & Bronze medals as a member of the United States wheelchair basketball team. A champion of overcoming obstacles, Jana also competed in the Kansas Junior Miss pageant as the first contestant in a wheelchair... and won!
For 12 years, Shelfer was a well-known Central Florida media personality, Jana Banana, entertaining and helping radio listeners navigate the challenge of life using fun and humor.
An ambassador for Chair the Love, she has traveled the world with the non-profit organization that has shared the gift of mobility with thousands around the globe.
Today, Jana is living lucky by inspiring, education, and coaching audiences and clients around the world on how to conquer life's biggest limitations: our thoughts and beliefs. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx