• Agosagror@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    3 months ago

    Running/Walking improves your mental health so much. I went from being down in the dumps regularly to being quite upbeat most of the time.

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      3 months ago

      Yeah if you’re out of shape just go for some walks. I have a dog so I have to take 3 walks a day. I could just take her to a patch of grass but she needs exercise too so I at least take her around the neighborhood.

      All that to say, those little walks are sometimes the only part of the day where I can think and process my thoughts. I highly recommend going without headphones for that reason.

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      3 months ago

      I run frequently but sometimes I feel super low energy and the motivation isn’t there. Then my mood worsens when I stop running. Despite how it feels, once I force myself to finally go on a run, my mood improves instantly and I have to hold onto that to remind myself why it’s best to keep it as a regular habit.

      It really, really makes a difference.