In recent years I have increased the amount I have trained and exercised significantly. I think I have become slightly addicted as I become edgy and tetchy if I don't have a regular dose of sport.
Much of the advice on confidence states that we should train and work on our fitness to help come out of a rut. For example even NHS advice on depression states that regular exercise can have a positive impact on our moods.
My own experience would support this idea; when I look back at the times of my life when I was at my happiest they tend to coincide with the times I was at my fittest.
However, when you are feeling low and short of confidence starting a new hobby, joining a gym or even stepping out the house in your shorts for a jog can be a daunting prospect. I remember the first time I returned to running I felt lumpy and lethargic as I tolied round the hills of Glasgow. It was the same when bought a bike I thought everyone was staring at me!.
Thankfully those experiences were a few years ago now and the one thing I would say is try not to worry or feel self conscious as NOBODY ELSE REALLY CARES.
Joggers and runners travel along pavements almost unnoticed. If I were ever to rob a bank (don't worry things aren't that bad!) I would swap the getaway car for my running stuff as I would be totally anonymous.
However, the good it does for us both mentally and physically cannot be underestimated and it is one of those hobbies where it is not a massive disadvantage having an addictive personality
cheers
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