#halfmarathon #run #perspective
Perspective | Having a Good Environment (Oneself)
Studies suggest that around 80% of our thoughts are negative, and 95% are repetitive. This means most people dwell on the same negative thoughts every day. Having a good environment within yourself means having that many of your thoughts be pleasant.
Being in a place where you see how things could be better and knowing full well what that would mean is frustrating. Bad decisions, ignorance, and inefficiency stand out to the point where you start to appreciate the progress our species has made (maybe an exaggeration but still).
Especially while running, when you’re not with anyone, not talking, and not doing anything to distract yourself, you’re alone with your mind, with the pain. In those moments, it’s important to be a positive force in your own experience, to be a supporter, someone who wants the best for you and contributes to your success. And I was!
Perspective | Having a Good Environment (Oneself)
Studies suggest that around 80% of our thoughts are negative, and 95% are repetitive. This means most people dwell on the same negative thoughts every day. Having a good environment within yourself means having that many of your thoughts be pleasant.
Being in a place where you see how things could be better and knowing full well what that would mean is frustrating. Bad decisions, ignorance, and inefficiency stand out to the point where you start to appreciate the progress our species has made (maybe an exaggeration but still).
Especially while running, when you’re not with anyone, not talking, and not doing anything to distract yourself, you’re alone with your mind, with the pain. In those moments, it’s important to be a positive force in your own experience, to be a supporter, someone who wants the best for you and contributes to your success. And I was!