4. Hit the Pavement
Joshua Coleman, PhD, a psychologist in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, starts each day with a swim. “It’s the first thing I do in the morning,” he says. “It clears my head and puts the day in front of me in focus.”
Exercise triggers the release of “feel-good” hormones and neurotransmitters such as endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, which help reduce stress and balance mood. Besides starting your day on a positive note, having a regular exercise routine can have meaningful, long-term benefits for mental health and cognition.
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And if swimming isn’t your thing, don’t sweat it. Almost any form of physical…
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