We all know what we should be doing to live our healthiest lives. We know working out and being physically fit is good for us. It makes us stronger, relieves stress, and heals our body.
Eating well fuels our bodies. Taking care of our mental health means we sleep better and feel happier. But that doesn’t mean we always like doing the right things. We might not always look forward to going to the gym or want to eat a salad instead of pizza. Even the healthiest people have days where they just don’t feel like it!
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Exercise is a scientifically proven mood booster, though. Small bouts of exercise have been shown to significantly increase dopamine levels. Dopamine is part of our body’s reward system and is known as a “feel good” hormone because it elicits feelings of pleasure.
The times you’re feeling low just may be the days you need to hit the gym the most. That’s why it’s important to keep some motivation-enhancing trick up your sleeves for those moments when you’re just not feeling it. If the go-to caffeine and hype music just isn’t doing it for you, maybe some words of wisdom from the greats will.
