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By Elizabeth Impastato

Finding the WHY involves self-motivation and encouragement. The difference between motivation and encouragement leads you to finding the WHY. To be motivated is not linked to a particular feeling. Motivation can be thought of as one or more reasons for acting in a certain way. You can use personal reasons to encourage yourself to find the WHY. Now that you can discover reasons to encourage yourself to be motivated find the WHY.

It is much easier to find the WHY you should not do something. But how do you find the why you should do something? Choose to do something because it will: • Clear your mind • Reduces stress • Help you be relaxed Look at the task you must get done. Can the task be accomplished with the help of others around you? Try asking role models what helps them stay motivated to do tasks. You can try having a set time to accomplish the task, to stay motivated and encouraged or you can break up the task into parts and offset the unpleasant part of the task with something pleasurable. One example would be to listen to music while working. You should write down the task giving yourself a visual. Looking for the WHY can be like a game you play by visualizing the task completed. Tell yourself, being honest, “no excuses.” If fear is holding you back from the task, ask yourself what about the fear is stopping you from the task. Most are held back by the fear of making a mistake. My students at IMPASTATO GALLERY & ART THERAPY hear from me, “there is no such thing as a mistake.” Ask yourself, “can this be fixed?” You can develop concrete plans that help others accomplish certain tasks. The reward of helping others will help you gain skills and motivation that encourage you. This is how you find the why!

IMPASTATO GALLERY & ART THERAPY offers several services that will help you. To view art gallery and services visit by website or in person. www.impastatogallery/ 1901 US 190 STE 28 Mandeville La. 70448. Phone: 985-778-5338 • www.impastatogallery.com in the Chenier Marketplace in Mandeville, 1901 Hwy. 190, Suite 28.

THE SEVEN BIG REASONS TO PRACTICE Weight Training

By Ryan Carlton

BY REPUTATION, IT MIGHT BE ASSUMED THAT WEIGHT TRAINING IS SOLELY THE DOMAIN OF SUPER-BUFF FITNESS FANATICS. IN REALITY, STRENGTH TRAINING IS ONE OF THE BEST FORMS OF EXERCISE THERE IS–FOR EVERYONE. ANYONE WHO CARES ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING SHOULD DO SOME WORK WITH WEIGHTS. READ ON TO FIND THE SEVEN POWERFUL, IMPORTANT REASONS TO TAKE UP WEIGHT TRAINING. 1.IT SLOWS AGING. While the negative effects of aging can never be stopped, they can be mitigated. Muscle mass decreases as the years pass. The best way to counteract this trend is to practice strength training. Besides fighting frailty and weakness, working with weights also helps maintain balance and coordination. 2.STRONGER BONES. You can't directly strengthen your bones. Instead, bones becomes stronger and larger as muscles grow (albeit at a much slower pace). Lifting weights will increase bone density, making the skeletal system stronger and more resistant to fractures. Having strong bones becomes ever more important as the years pass and age-related conditions like osteoporosis become a greater risk.

Strength training is one of the best forms of exercise there is–for everyone.

3.IT BURNS CALORIES. Working out with weights doesn't get the heart pumping nearly as much as does aerobic exercise. However, it still does burn a decent amount of calories–and every bit helps. In addition, greater muscle mass results in a faster resting metabolism. Muscle cells burn calories at a relatively high rate even when the body is not undergoing exertion. 4.YOU'LL LOOK BETTER. We all care about how we look. Pretending otherwise is pointless. Gaining muscle is one of the best ways to become more attractive. While this is particularly true for men, women also look better with a stronger, more toned body. Being attractive extends beyond simply how you look in the mirror, as well. Looking good increases confidence and self-respect. 5.PROTECTION FROM INJURY AND PAIN. A stronger body is more capable of resisting injury. Many common injuries and conditions occur at least partially because of weak, inadequate muscles. For example, chronic back pain is often the result of muscles that are incapable of properly supporting the lower back. 6.YOU'LL BE HAPPIER. Weight training, like any exercise, is an incredible way to enhance psychological wellbeing. That's because working out triggers the release of endorphins, the brain chemicals associated with positive emotions. Exercise is thus the best natural stress reliever there is. Overcoming challenges also enhances psychological resilience. 7.GREATER STRENGTH. Obviously, the most direct benefit of weight training is added strength. Aside from the self-confidence strength can bestow, being stronger has practical, real-world advantages. Many common, everyday body movements depend upon bodily strength. Think of carrying groceries, household chores, carrying children, or yard work.

Everyone should be interested in healthy living–and everyone interested in healthy living should be interested in weight training. Doing weight work is simply one of the best ways to enhance the body's abilities, maintain health and aid wellbeing.

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