As we crawl towards the 2018 finish line, with our batteries (and bank balances) dangerously low, now might be the time to do a thrifty well-being check-up.<\/p>\n
This includes checking-out your physical, emotional and social wellness because, believe it or not, they\u2019re all connected.<\/p>
Perhaps the phrase, believe it or not, is not ideal in this context, given that much of the exhaustion is probably the result of fake fatigue \u2013 never really knowing whether to believe it or not.<\/p>\n
The good news is, with a little more time spent on self-reflection and less on hitting like icons, when you don\u2019t actually like what\u2019s been posted, you can step into 2019 feeling a whole lot lighter, brighter and enthused about life.<\/p>
The bad news is that the silly season notoriously begs us to put on masks, of the most ridiculous kind, and party ourselves into oblivion.<\/p>\n
Needless to say, end-of-year, is possibly the most difficult time to commit to a StF (Shake the Fake) detox.<\/p>\n
However, it\u2019s probably the most satisfying.<\/p>\n
Given your real friends, colleagues and even journos feel as hammered by fake fatigue as you, you\u2019ll be well supported on your programme.<\/p>\n
Of course, a good cleanse always begins with water, that\u2019s why sugar-free, sweetener-free, preservative-free Seltzer Essence, would like to offer you some advice on how to shake the fake:<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n The best CARBS to eat for health & weight loss<\/a><\/p>\n How your general health and your waistline are connected<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 Start with self – not a selfie<\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to talk about being real, it\u2019s much harder to be. But it\u2019s the only way to truly feel the benefits of a fake-free life. Tossing the masks we\u2019ve collected over the years and stepping into our real selves not only frees us from our toxic traps, but it earns us respect and gives those around us permission to do the same. Best of all, being your authentic self means you have no competition.<\/p>\n \u2022 Don\u2019t confuse quality with quantity<\/p>\n So, you\u2019ve hit the 1 000 friend mark on FB \u2013 yes! But how many of those friends can be counted on in tough times? With how many of those buddies have you spent real time with in the last year? (Here, we are talking about the ones who live in the same town as you do). According to Oxford professor, Robin Dunbar \u201conly about 15 of your Facebook friends are actually friends, while just five would be labelled close friends.\u201d In truth, if you want more time, energy and connection in your life \u2013 remember the phrase less is more.<\/p>\n \u2022 Say BBFF<\/p>\n Given you can probably manage five real relationships in real life, perhaps it\u2019s time to say Bye Fake Friends. You know the ones who phone you up when they need something and bring you down when they don\u2019t. The ones who don\u2019t listen because they\u2019re waiting to talk. The ones who are draining the little energy you have left to reach the year-end finish line.<\/p>\n \u2022 Put a big X through the air kiss<\/p>\n Or at least a question mark, after the mwah! The chances are, that the gesture is as fake as a 6.99cm eyelash. The truth is, you really don\u2019t have to be fake to fit in. In fact, according to an article titled How to Become Social (Without Becoming Fake) that appeared on theartofcharm.com, being social is our natural state. That\u2019s why \u201cbeing social and being a more authentic, happier person go hand and hand.\u201d The article points out how fearless little kids are in social situations. \u201cThey\u2019re not worried about how they come across and are not afraid to interact with strangers.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2022 Use your filters wisely<\/p>\n Sure, some waters, unlike Seltzer Essence, need filtering. As do some poorly lit photos (they\u2019re much easier on the eye with a Warm Vivid treatment). But what really needs filtering is fake news. According to a recent Wired article, \u201cthe largest ever study into misinformation on Twitter has found that false news spreads further and faster than the truth.\u201d And we can\u2019t blame the bots, this time \u2013 because it seems it\u2019s the humans who are doing the spreading. So, what exactly can we do to filter out this fake news? To be honest, Seltzer Essence is in no position to give you the definitive answer. But it does suggest filtering out the false people, for starters.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n