so why do so many of us  struggle to do it regularly?

The reason is that we focus too heavily on  the long-term health benefits of exercise,  

like weight loss and improved health,  instead of the short-term ones.

When you exercise, your body releases endorphins  which improve your mood and help reduce stress.

Aerobic exercise has also been shown to acutely  enhance cognitive function, particularly executive  

function, and memory. If you need a quick  boost to your studying, try exercising first.

As humans, we prefer instant gratification over  delayed gratification. We prioritize things  

that make us feel good in the moment  over things that feel uncomfortable,  

even if they might not be  good for us in the long term.

The great thing about exercise is that you  don’t have to compromise. You can enjoy the  

short-term benefits as well as the long-term  ones, it just requires shifting your mindset.

If you’re looking to pick up one new habit  that will give you the most “bang for your  

buck” in many different aspects of your  life, exercise is a great place to start.