How a Simple Jog Can Lift Your Mood All Day  Running for Mental Wellness - video Dailymotion

How a Simple Jog Can Lift Your Mood All Day  Running for Mental Wellness

Transcript

00:00Feeling a little down today, what if just a short, gentle jog could shift your mood for the entire day?

00:07You don't need to run fast or far.

00:11What matters most is movement, steady, kind, and done with intention.

00:16Think of it as a moving meditation for your mind.

00:20When you jog, your brain releases endorphins, natural chemicals that ease tension and spark happiness.

00:26But there's more, your brain also produces serotonin, the same chemical that lifts mood naturally.

00:35Movement tells your brain, I'm safe, I'm alive.

00:40I'm moving forward.

00:42That's powerful, especially when stress or sadness makes you feel stuck.

00:47For older adults, start small, even 10 to 15 minutes of light jogging or brisk walking helps.

00:54Shoes soft, even surfaces like park paths or tracks, and wear shoes that feel gentle on your knees.

01:03Notice how your mind feels lighter after a jog.

01:07That's not just the chemicals, it's you reconnecting with your body, your breath, and the simple joy of being alive.

01:13I've spoken with so many runners who say their morning jog feels like therapy.

01:21It's their time to think, to breathe, to let go of yesterday's worries.

01:26Tomorrow morning, lace up your shoes, not to chase speed, but to find peace.

01:31Even a 5-minute jog can lift your mood all day.

01:37Your body is wiser than you think.

01:40When you move with kindness, it thanks you, with clarity, calm, and joy.

01:46Let your jog be a love letter to your body.

01:48If you found this gentle reminder helpful, share it with someone who might need a lift today.

01:56Don't forget to subscribe for more psychology-based tips for living well, at every age.