15/12/2025
Raw footage of my run this morning at 6:30am 🌧️
I do this every week and have done for years, alongside other forms of exercise. Consistency really is key.
Yes, I do it for my physical health — but my main driver is to train my brain.
I’m training my brain to do hard things when I don’t want to, because that’s life, and that’s unavoidable.
For example, on my run today it was raining so I held my hood up by holding the strings throughout the whole run (personally, this was annoying), I stepped in a puddle and had wet feet, my music constantly paused and played by itself due to the rain making my earphones temperamental. BUT, I kept running! It’s the underlying principle which is important to note here…
I kept going despite adversity.
Doing these routines regularly has built and maintained my determination, drive, resilience in adverse situations, self-esteem, and both physical and mental growth. These are such important protective factors when it comes to developing mental health difficulties.
This isn’t just exercise — it positively reflects in different areas of my life, such as pushing myself out of my comfort zone at work, in social situations, hobbies, and personal projects.
This doesn’t make me immune to life stressors, but it does allow me to handle situations in a healthier way, benefiting me in the long term. Having the best possible reaction across different life situations, on repeat, slowly but surely, creates the life I want to lead.
P.S. My runs aren’t always this miserable and wet — there’s hope! ☀️
Happy Monday 🌟🪴
