Fake It til you Make It

December 21, 2011

The other day my BFF and I were catching up over a glass of wine. She told me about a radio personality that encourages his audience to fake happiness and in the process they will find it. Each of us reflected back on events which have had life altering effects. Both of us were so thankful to be a part of the East Hills community because the people and the exercise afforded us an avenue to work out our difficulties. Each day challenged us to put on our happy faces though inside we didn’t feel that way. In faking to be happy we really began to feel better. Increasing our own personal exercise decreased the amount of stress in our lives. The energy to dwell over events that couldn’t be changed was expended in exercise instead of worry. Talking with our members (I consider friends), listening, laughing, sharing workouts is so cathartic! More and more I was able to let go of the negative and build the positive. The reality of our lives has not changed but how we choose to respond to it has. So many influential people have been strengthened through adversity. One person I read about had been imprisoned for many years, this incredible man ran everyday in his cell his name Nelson Mandela.

Trying to stay healthy can be a struggle. During the challenging times just fake it. Tell yourself how much you enjoy exercising. Make an appointment with yourself to exercise. This invest keeps on giving and the government can’t take it away from you.
Remember to be kind to your body and nourish it with fruits and veggies minimize the snacks. Keeping a cleaner diet keeps a clearer mind and a body that likes to move!

Thank you members (friends) of East Hills you have been a life saver! To all of you good health, happiness and abundance of love! Theresa