I’m involved with two animal rescue groups here in my hometown. One happens to be a “breed specific” rescue group, where I have adopted and fostered since 2007 – TYOTD. (The Year Of The Divorce) The other is an amazing “No Kill” Shelter where all breeds of dogs, cats, ferrets, bunnies – you name it, are welcomed. The work is heart warming. But . . . back to the dogs . . .
Dogs are my pet of choice, they keep me company in the house and provide for me the “opportunity” to get out of that same house on a daily “times three” basis! Meaning?? I enjoy walking my dogs. They love it, I love it, and it helps me hit my 10,000 steps a day so my FitBit loves it!
Recently I read an article encouraging you to “Fake Joy”. I’m thinking . . . say what?? But hear me out, because it resonated with my own daily walking experience. Gretchen Rubin is the best-selling author of The Happiness Project. She suggested you could “fake joy”. Seriously?
Here’s what she says:
“We think that we act because of how we feel. But we also feel because of how we act. So use this knowledge to change your mood. Jump up and down; getting both feet off the ground makes you feel childlike and energetic. Or go for a walk. Just this morning I got an unnerving e-mail from someone and felt lousy about it. So I headed out for a walk in Central Park with a friend. So many things that tend to make a person happy are wrapped up in one little thing – a walk. It really works! When I got home, I wasn’t irritated anymore. I realized, yeah, I got my perspective back.”
I love to walk, and whether or not it’s alone, with the dogs, with friends, around the park or in the neighborhood – it’s exhilarating. It’s healthy, it’s good for your heart, your brain, your attitude. I didn’t realize until after reading this article that the author is right – I always feel better when I’ve come in from a walk.
It’s a small step (pun intended) but maybe the beginning to making you feel better about your life? The best part? It’s FREE! So as I wrap this up, and the dogs are sitting at my feet looking at me and thinking – LADY, ditch the bathrobe and let’s get going – it’s time for me to take a walk because I know that it’s going to make me feel better. Let’s go!
suddenlysinglewomen 
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