Fake It Til You Make It

All of us have a "mantra" or something that we tell ourselves when things seem to be going awry. Something that helps make us feel better or helps to remind us why we are doing the things we are doing and keep us focused. For me the above phrase is THE phrase for me. "Fake it til you make it" is my way of telling myself that I WILL persevere and get through the rough patches that are inevitable in every journey. So when I'm in the midst of one of those rough patches, why let anyone see it?

Ok, so it may sound like I'm just covering up emotions or not facing my fear, but it's actually the opposite. I have my tight knit friends that I confide in and receive much valued opinions from, but what good would I be to anyone else if I am constantly venting my challenges to those who don't know me very well or at all? If someone you considered an acquaintance spilled their emotions to to you each time they were feeling down how long would you want to be around them? How long before you start avoiding them all together? I suppose not too long.

So going back to my "fake it til you make it" mantra. It may sound cheesy but imagine going through a terrible day; another day of submitting countless resumes, trying to figure out how all your bills will be paid on your unemployment check and knowing there are people counting on you. Do you break down, succumb to your moment of weakness and insecurity? Or, do you "fake it til you make it" and push through that moment of weakness until your mind catches up with your words? At that point, you won't have to fake it...because at that point- you have made it.