Thursday, August 7, 2014

A new motivation

Thanks to one of our students for posting this great article today:


The author encounters a not so inspiring moment in an exercise class, and it enables her to reformulate her thinking around the motivations for "working out" or being active.  It shouldn't be to "look great for your vacation" or to finally "fit into THAT dress."  It should be for so many other meaningful reasons: 
  • Being strong is empowering -- feel great carrying your own suitcase down that long stairway in the airport.  Be proud of your power!  
  • Doing "fitness" related activities, like biking or skiing, enables you to get out and see the world!  Appreciate nature, a new city, your family and friends through these meaningful activities.  
  • Living a healthy lifestyle will keep you healthy: you will be surrounded by positive habits and positive people to create lasting relationships while keeping in good health. 
  • Networking is no longer just inside of the office space -- get out and meet people while being active! 
  • Feeling beautiful will make you beautiful :) 
So the main idea is that working out is not merely a way to achieve "looking good".... it's a way to feel good, develop good habits, be a role model for others, meet new people, appreciate the world differently, push yourself farther than you ever thought possible.... the list goes on and on.... and on...   





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