Sport/Physical Activity

Are you in a sport? Do sports even interest you? What about being healthy?

Something that receives different kinds of attention for pretty much everyone is physical activity.

I play Softball and have been playing it for 3 going on 4 years now. At first I thought it was just a sport that I played for fun and because its cool but then second semester of sophomore year came and it completely changed my feelings for the sport I played.

I came to realize that going to practice 4-5 times a week actually helped me relieve my stress and any kind of frustration that I had. There were times when I would go to practice and completely forget about any problem or situation that had been bothering me earlier in the day.The short time period that we didn't practice I felt trapped and unable to feel at ease.

ENDORPHINS

Endorphins were the reason why I felt at peace and happy when I was at practice. Endorphins are the chemicals that your body releases that allow you to reach feelings of euphoria. Neurotransmitters that transmit the message or signal from one neuron to the next. 

Try a sport, any sport. Softball, Basketball, Baseball, Handball, Soccer, Track, Volleyball, Swimming, Golf, Dancing... If sports isn't really your thing do other kinds of physical activities. 

Go out for a walk with someone, go run a lap around the block, go to a safe and cozy area and stretch your body. 

Make being physically active become a habit of yours and incorporate it in your daily life. Understand your body and how you can make yourself feel better and in control. If you don't like being on a constant routine switch it up and allow yourself to try new things and you might just find your next favorite hobby. 

And remember... You can get through this semester.