Getting out for a run can be quite difficult. We have jobs, families to take care of, or other things that grab our attention. The importance of keeping a schedule can have a significantly positive impact on the rest of your day. Running to recharge your batteries can power you through the rest of the day. We will talk about the benefits of how running can recharge your batteries. We will also give you some ideas how to get the most out of it.
Running to Recharge your Batteries
With all of the talk lately of AI lately, it seems like we should be concerned if we really do have batteries. We are not robots, are we? We all do have some level of energy starting our day. As we go through most working days, we can feel the energy level start to decline. Our “batteries” represents that energy level we feel throughout the day. When we feel tired, it’s difficult to focus. When the motivation is gone, it may be a good time to recharge our batteries. Coffee or sugar are great options for a short-term impact, but what else is there? How do we plug in?
Benefits of Running to Recharge your Batteries
It’s not as simple as plugging in, unfortunately, but running can be a good catalyst to regenerate some of that energy. It seems rather counterintuitive to go out and exert energy to create more. It really can improve energy levels. There are a few reason why this can be a great way to energize you through the day:
- More Relaxed and Less Stress: Running does release endorphins. Your mileage may vary, but if you can get to that runner’s high, you may start to feel more relaxed and reduce your stress levels. Less stress allows you to concentrate energy on more important things.
- Clear your Mind: Overthinking things, juggling too many things, and worrying about things are all examples that can consume your mind. By focusing on a single activity and separating yourself from the daily grind, you can start to achieve more focus and clarity. I’m guessing you probably aren’t checking out social media while you’re running either.
- Escape to Nature or Anywhere Else: Getting outside can do wonders to help break up a day. For those days you can get outside, the extra sunshine, fresh air, or new environment can all play an important role. It can work wonders if you spend most of your day in the same room.
- Talking to People: Running can be a good social activity and running with some else can help energize you for the rest of the day. Assuming you don’t work in an office and plan to talk about work for the duration of a run, getting out with someone else can make a big impact.
Ways to Make it Work
Finding time for running to recharge your batteries can be more difficult than it sounds. The motivation to feel energized, breaking up the day, or getting some time to think can make the rest of the day a breeze. The is no one size fits all for to make this work, but it all starts with setting a schedule and the discipline to follow that schedule.
Some enjoy the first thing in the morning run, others plan it throughout the day, and others can be an evening/night group. Pick a day and timeframe that work with your schedule and try to stick to it. Block your calendar, find an indoor place to run, or consider a treadmill. Whatever it takes to make it work. Stick to it as best you can, which could mean saying “no” to a co-worker for a conflicting meeting. You won’t regret it.
Fully Recharged and Ready to Go
Getting through the day versus feeling good and energized can really make a big difference. Running can be catalyst to feeling recharged and energized. It reduces stress, clears your mind, and changes your scenery to help break up the day. Take advantage of blocking your calendar when you can. Find ways to get out for a run at some point in the day that will leave you refreshed and ready to go. You will not regret it! You may even get a charge out of it!