Let's feel good: four ways

Here are four things about working out that make us feel better:

 

1.     We have to breathe when we exercise.  We get breathless, we recover.  Our breathing becomes more efficient.  And poof!  Feeling better!

2.     We gain a sense of control.  Maybe the whole world is totally chaotic.  Maybe we have a ton of complex problems.  But when we go to the gym, we have simple tasks that we can do.  We leave knowing one thing is checked off the endless list.

3.     We get stronger.  Most of us can use some extra physical strength, even if we just want it to rearrange the furniture again.  But we also get metaphorical strength from the habit of working out.

4.     We like endorphins.  Our brains give us actual rewards in the form of feel-good chemicals when we work out.  And it’s all safe and legal!

 

Go play.