This morning, I went running. It’s been awhile, actually a couple of months since I’ve been running regularly. The past few weeks its been difficult to just squeeze in twice a week of running. Of course the usual excuses come up, the rain, lots of things to do..etc. The list is endless. Really there is no excuse. , The truth of the matter is that the more stressed you are, the more tasks you have to do, the more you should actually be running. It clears your mind in unbelievable ways.
It’s like floating on cloud 9.
This morning I realized how unfit I have become. Just a few months off and there I am huffing and panting after just 4 sets of running at 7.5 km/hour. My heart felt like it wasn’t getting oxygen fast enough and I felt myself hanging on the treadmill rails. It got better after the second set, however, my average before was 9 km/hour. I tell myself. I have to keep running. I cannot let myself get out of shape.
The best thing of all though is that I was reminded of how running really clears up your mind. If you’re stressed, overwhelmed by all that you have to do, have a zillion million things to get done then the best stress reliever of all is exercise. Your brain feels replenished and thoughts flow more clearly. You had valuable time to be by yourself and let your brain rest.
After all, don’t you wonder why the best ideas usually appear when you’re out for a walk or taking a shower? The “thought” had an opportunity to get through the zillion other things that circuit through our brains like flashes of electricity all day long.
So really, the best way to maintain your mental health is to just exercise. The more stressed you are, the more one should exercise. There’s no excuse. Exercise and it will change your life. Try it. I dare you. 🙂
Having "Me" Time 