4 Ways exercise can bring you joy

Do you have a workout that’s guaranteed to bring you pure, unadulterated joy? 

For me, it’s Zumba. It’s my go-to stress reliever.

Zumba is my non-negotiable exercise. It makes me joyful without fail and it’s the one gym class I won’t cancel for socialising or work events.

The Four "Ms" of Exercise

Zumba ticks all my exercise boxes, giving me the “Four Ms” that I crave most:

• Movement: Nothing loosens up my body like Zumba. It’s the perfect antidote to a long day hunched over a keyboard staring at a screen.

• Mind: Exercise is my go-to stress reliever, helping me get out of my own head and switch off after a hectic day at work. Zumba definitely ranks top for this.

• Music: With the beats pumping, Zumba often feels like you’re in the best summer party that everyone wants to be at!  It’s contagious, you just can’t help swaying to the rhythm.

• Motivation: I need the collective drive that comes from a room full of people giving it their all. There’s a real sense of camaraderie, and our teacher’s enthusiasm is so infectious that we all give 110% back.

 Are you getting the 4Ms from your exercise routine? Or do you want something else from your workouts?

Some self-reflection/journalling prompts

Exercise

• What workout gives you a blissful buzz that just keeps you going?

• What’s your go-to exercise or other stress-reliever and why?

• What gets you moving joyfully?

Joy

• What’s one thing guaranteed to bring you joy?

• What’s a non-negotiable pleasure in your life?

• What beats bring you joy?

Mindfulness

• What’s your perfect combo of boxes to tick for truly absorbing you?

• What’s your go-to for calming a whirring mind?

 Action

• How can you make more space for these things in your life?

• What’s the first step you can take towards more joy?

Next steps

I hope this blog post has got you thinking about how exercise can bring you joy, and how you can incorporate exercise – or other stress relievers – into your life.   

If you’d like some help embracing joy or reducing your stress levels, I’m ready to work with you. Just contact me at [email protected] to arrange a free discovery call where we can discuss your needs and the support I can offer.

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