Your Body and Brain Don't Work Separately

During my 11 years as a CPA, busy season got brutal. Long hours, endless numbers, constant pressure to stay sharp hindered my ability to stay consistent in the gym.

But I had it all backwards. Whether I skipped the gym entirely or just coasted through a few light sessions, my mental acuity started falling apart.

My focus was garbage. My clarity tanked. My stress shot up.

People think movement is something to do when you have the time, but if you don’t make the time, it’ll catch up with you both mentally and physically. The time you spend exercising turns into your reset button.

There’s research showing that regular movement improves mood, focus, and even decision-making. One study found that consistent physical activity leads to better emotional regulation and increased executive function, meaning you think more clearly, manage stress better, and perform stronger under pressure.

→ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470658/

Maintaining your physical health isn’t optional when life gets heavy. Your mental, physical, and spiritual health all work together. If you let one go, the others eventually follow. You don’t need to train for hours. You just need to keep moving. Even a short session is better than nothing when the goal is staying sharp.

✅ Use movement to anchor your day

✅ Don’t wait until you’re burned out to start again

✅ Protect your routine: it protects everything else

If you want to operate at your best, you can’t afford to let movement fall off. It’s not just about the gym. It’s about keeping your mind clear and your foundation strong.