No, I'm not saying to stop what you're doing and to just ignore your responsibilities. However, the literal action of running and exercising is sometimes the best thing to do when you're stressed, tired, or just overwhelmed. Exercising is great to stay in shape, but there are just as many psychological benefits as there are physical. According to RunnersWorld, running boosts your ability to learn, recall information, and have a better focus when performing tasks.

Incorporating running or exercise into your daily routine can be easier said than done. Sometimes it takes longer for me to find the motivation to go on a run than the actual run itself. Balancing school, work, a social life, and then finding time to sleep can be exhausting, but that's exactly why it’s so important to make time for exercise.

Running allows you to have that time to yourself, to reflect on the day or think about what you want to accomplish for the week. It forces you to be competitive and to become a better version of you.

There are a million and one reasons why everyone should run and work out. Even though it sounds bad, I need more reasons for motivation to work out. Yes, staying healthy is important, but when there are no instant results, it can be hard to continue.

Downloading the Nike Running App or signing up to run a race or marathon are great ways to set goals and measure your growth. Seeing improvement after every run might be that extra boost needed to keep you going. Many college students, and people in general, complain about not having enough time to exercise and feel pressure at work. My suggestion is to try running. It will improve your efficiency at work, state of mind, and your overall confidence. The best way to help others is to help yourself first.