A common element widely shared among successful people in all fields is that exercise is the elixir to better overall performances. It provides stress relief, the impetus for creative thinking and problem solving, for hours beyond the activity.
It is all too simple to neglect the need to exercise. We typically don’t enjoy putting ourselves in uncomfortable positions and avoid them at all costs, and exercise can feel incredibly painful. Yet, if we want to perform better, we may be overlooking the one element with far-reaching benefits.
When we exercise, we nurture our minds and bodies for success. The benefits to the body are apparent with improved metabolism, likely better nutrition choices, and a positive self-image from feeling better. Plus, research supports that individuals who exercise regularly lead healthier lives, are less prone to illness, and live longer.
You may say that’s great, but you don’t have the time because you have so much else to accomplish. The benefits to the brain are less publicized yet warrant attention. Exercise will increase your levels of good neurotransmitters such as endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline, enabling you to make better decisions and focus for hours beyond the exercise. It also improves long-term memory, brain strength, and longevity while improving our ability to learn and retain information.
We should be asking ourselves why we do not take the time to exercise. As little as twenty minutes every other day will significantly boost how you look, feel, behave and think. Possibly a mindset change is required and use another word, such as activity. Don’t think of it as the forms you dislike, but rather those activities you enjoy. It need not be gym, running, or weights, but mobility walks in nature or swimming. The options are endless. How might you think by dedicating time to fuel the body and mind, and so much on offer?
