A Good Habit Of Running

Of the more than twenty million Americans who are running today, most who start do so for the wrong reasons, with the wrong attitude, and tend to lose interest after a few weeks or months. Many quit. This is usually because they become concerned with superficial goals such as time and distance and never discover the more profound mental benefits that running offers. (Lilliefors 15)

Some of the lifestyle habits that I have developed over the past few years to improve my health are maintaining a healthy diet, organizing my living and workspace, exercising at least five days per week, setting goals that assist me on the right path, reading nearly on a daily basis, to socialize with people that create a positive influence on my lifestyle, play music for a brief amount of time in times of stress, contribute to helping communities in need, avoiding excessive entertainment, positive self talk and belief development, daily meditation, getting healthy amount of rest, provide myself with a source of motivation on a daily basis, and having a personal mentor. Furthermore, all of the lifestyle habits that I have stated in this summary are habits that I attempt follow on a daily basis to protect my physical and mental health. This helps me avoid the risk of developing any of the physical and mental diseases and disorders that run within my family

I chose motivation as my construct because I am very curious at what drives people and keeps them on track to reach goals, deadlines, and thing of this nature. Motivation of course is not something that can be measured, nor could it possibly measured accurately. First motivation can be defined in multiple ways to different people. Internal and external influences that fuel desire and energy in people to be continually involved and faithful to a job, role or subject, or to make an effort to attain a goal. Motivation results from the interaction of both conscious and unconscious factors such as the strength of desire

But, over the years and for whatever reason, life got in the way and I forgot what it was that made running so important to me in the

All of us have formed habits in our daily life. Even though some of these habits only exist in our subconscious and we cannot actually make sure whether they are real or only the conjectures. But it is undoubted that all of our behaviors are influenced by our desires on specific objectives. In the book, the power of habit, Charles Duhigg explained the definition of a habit as an effort-saving instinct. “When a habit emerges, the brain stops fully participating in decision making” (20). To support his opinions on habits, he introduced the three-step model of a habit loop, the theory of golden rule of habit, and the role of a craving brain and belief in the process of a habit changing. Through learning

An individual’s reason behind an action can often be simplified to a mere flake of motivation. This motivation constantly pushes them to reach a goal that they have established for themselves. This, in fact, can be spoken to affect every person over each stretch of their lives. Motivation, like any other sensation, has a very specific feeling. This feeling can often be identified as a heated sensation, as if someone had lit a match in their stomach; Everything that needs to be done, from that point, seemed like it was laid out on a yellow brick road.

Motivation is a key driving force in most human beings and lies hidden to be discovered

“Health is like money,” humorist Josh Billings once said. “We never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.” Though Billings did not live to see the twenty-first century, his musings are still relevant to adults and young children alike today. Yet the question remains for many Americans and other people worldwide: how may we maintain our health? The answer is quite simple: remember that what you eat, think, and do now will affect the life of your future self. I have realized this truth and am on the road to a healthy lifestyle through being mentally, physically, and internally healthy. Here is how.

The running phenomenon has blended into society in many different aspects of our lives. This does not only include track and field, but also cross country, road-racing, and jogging for health and leisure. Many Americans make running an essential part of their day. Running is not only good for your heart and lungs, but it is very beneficial for relieving stress, keeping your metabolism high, and keeping you trim and muscular. Another expanding characteristic of running is using it as a social experience. It is a part of people’s routine to meet with friends and to catch up with one another.

     Motivation comes from within, and can push someone into action, whether they actually want to or not. No one will do anything unless there is something pushing them from within to do it. An example is the quote 'But a fire burns in my heart. Under the ribs where pulses thud and flitting between bones of skull is the push, the endless mysterious

Habit 1 : Be Proactive. The Habit of Personal Vision. According to Covey, this habit reflects our innate ability to take charge of our lives. We are not simply products of in-grained stimulus- response reflexes. We have the ability to take charge, plan ahead, and focus our energies on things we can control instead of reacting to or worrying about things over which we have little or no control. This habit allows us to rise above the ebbs and flows of the tides of our day-to-day lives and direct our lives.

Duhigg provides a solution for people who want to change their bad habits by informing them about the golden rule of habit change explained in The Power of Habit. Essentially the

We tend to think of habits as bad (smoking, cussing, biting your fingernails) but they can also be good (walking the dog, oatmeal for breakfast, a weekly date with your spouse). THE POWER OF HABIT shows how easily habits form. They rely on three simple things–a cue, a routine, and a reward–and don’t take long to stick. Our brains love habits. They allow us to be efficient. They help us do things like drive a car without constant self-monitoring. Once we learn where the brake pedal is and how hard to press the

This habit is about prioritizing, planning, and executing a week 's tasks based on importance rather than urgency. It requires that I evaluate whether or not my efforts exemplify my desired character values, propel me towards my goals, and enrich the roles and relationships discussed in Habit 2.

Moving from one place to another is a necessity for almost every living organism. Whether it be sliding, walking, jumping, crawling, or flying, movement is bound to happen sometime. Humans like to move from place to place quickly without doing any work. Since running is work, humans generally avoid it if possible. There tends to be some unfavorable expression like a grimace or a sigh accompanying the quote, “I think I have to go running.” Although hated among many people throughout the world, the positive sides of running can be enough to turn the lazy into the hardworking. Running is an excellent choice for physical and mental enhancement because it keeps one active, relieves stress, and is a good self-esteem booster.