What Worked for Me: Running

Running became my go-to activity when I needed a simple way to burn calories and clear my head. I started with short jog-walk intervals and slowly built up to consistent miles.

Start Slow

Avoid the temptation to sprint out of the gate. Beginning with easy, conversational paces helped me stay injury-free and made the habit stick.

Make It Routine

I scheduled three runs each week—two short weekday runs and a longer weekend one. Having set times kept me from negotiating with myself.

The biggest lesson? Consistency beats intensity. Stringing together many relaxed runs transformed running from something I dreaded into something I relied on.