Prior to joining Aspire, I was thrust into a devastating life event. I lost a very important and special person in my life due to mental illness. This event brought me to my knees…I needed to find a way to cope & stand again. During any hardship in my life, I’ve always turned to exercise as one of my therapies. It provides me an outlet to prevent self isolation while promoting my physical & mental well-being. In addition, it gave me the ability to develop a personal goal & have an outlet during a time of grief. In my search for a gym, I instantly gravitated to Aspire & what it had to offer.
I have always been an active person. I’ve played sports throughout my life & love to be outdoors doing various activities. It has never been about the physical motivation. For me, my secret to success is more mental with the realization that I have a choice. My choice is to be open to the lessons in life. These lessons may not be ones that I expect, but somehow they turn into lessons I need in my life’s journey.
To maintain my motivation, I choose to surround myself with an uplifting atmosphere while promoting my overall health. Aspire has helped me mentally, physically & even spiritually. When you walk in the door, you are greeted with positivity, motivation & support.
For me, what’s next? Simply, take one day at a time. I’ll continue with current goals and set new ones as I move forward. I believe my ultimate goal, is to be my “best self”. Thank you to the Aspire team for what you do, how you do it & your dedication in helping me achieve my goals.
