One of the best ways to reduce stress after a job interview or job meeting is to go running. The multiple benefits that this sport brings on a psychological level make it a more than beneficial activity to practice after a meeting. These are its positive effects:
Improves cognitive processes
Running contributes to promoting learning capacity, cognitive performance and slowing down the decline in brain function, according to the publication “Running: beyond sport” by psychologist Oliver Martínez. Likewise, an investigation carried out by expert David R. Jacobs, from the University of Minnesota, concluded that people who engage in vigorous physical activity learn 20% faster and improve long-term retention.
Reduces anxiety
Research shows that running is more effective against anxiety than many medications. The reason for this benefit is because it refreshes the management of thoughts and keeps the mind free of worries while we run.
Sleep quality
A study carried out by Stanford University in California (USA), with a group of people between the ages of 50 and 76, suggested that running improves insomnia problems in adults; And it is that running improves stress and reduces anxiety, relaxes the muscles and promotes the balance of the body’s thermal regulation.
Improves mood
By practicing physical exercise on a regular basis, the body secretes endorphins, the so-called “happiness hormone”, responsible for reducing pain and increasing pleasure, which leads to us feeling better and, literally, being happier.
Relieves depression
Running has been shown to be helpful in fighting depression. This is because it allows the person who practices it to have their own space to connect with themselves.
Fight addiction
Practicing running calms us down and encourages us to become mentally stronger, an ideal support to overcome addictions.
More confidence and self-esteem
Reaching the set goals causes an increase in self-confidence and makes us “love ourselves more”, leaving aside aesthetic issues.
Develop mental acuity
Running forces you to be alert and focused. In addition, multiple surveys show that it increases the ability to solve problems.
Improves coordination between mind and body
All this helps us to carry out daily activities.
Encourage social relationships
Practicing this sport in company allows promoting bonds and skills so necessary in society such as empathy, motivation and communication.
Source: Flymetothemoon.es
