It can be anything from playing table tennis to playing outdoor games like football. But I think playing with friends and enjoying the process is the only right way to exercise.
I mean why do people hate going to the gym in a room full of strangers?
Because I think they take it too seriously and there are only a few friends there.
The reason we want to exercise is to have a fit body and we want a fit body because we want to feel good about ourselves. ( If you want to lose weight, that’s a valid goal but it can get toxic and demotivating soon)
Why not play without a goal and with friends to feel good and also have a fit body?
I think one might say “But football is competitive and it’s not easy to get into a football team”.
And I understand and totally agree.
But why not buy a bicycle and go around the town or city with your friends?
The less serious we take life, the more enjoyable it gets.
Again exercise is not the goal, it’s a means to some state of being which is feeling good about our bodies.
If you think of exercise as a goal(losing x kgs of body weight) then when you achieve the goal, you’ll no longer feel motivated to exercise.
But if you play with friends, then exercise will happen automatically and you’ll enjoy it.
Now one might say that they don’t have friends. Well that’s a topic for another blog post.
If you are scrolling on Instagram (or any other social media platform) and thinking that your life sucks, you should remember that you’re not a kid anymore.
Your life doesn’t suck. You should be grateful for your life.
I wouldn’t say “Stop using Instagram” because it is useful in some ways.
For example, instagram can be entertaining and informative.
Instagram can keep you up-to-date with trends.
Instagram can keep you busy and stop boredom and negative thoughts temporarily.
But using Instagram or social media in general is a less efficient use of your time.
If you manage your time effectively, you can stay away from your phone and other devices and work peacefully.
And by work I mean activity that makes you productive or gives you joy and pleasure.
Also after I use instagram for long periods of time, I feel exhausted and irritated.
I’m not saying that using Instagram makes you a kid.
I’m saying comparing yourself to others on Instagram is a mistake that usually grown ups don’t make.
I’m glad you read this line. Thanks a lot!
Disclaimer: I’m not a psychologist or a psychiatrist or a medical professional. These are my personal opinions and readers should first consult a doctor before following these opinions.