MindLabJason

 # I Stopped Chasing My Pace — and Found Something Better I used to be the kind of runner who always chased pace.   If it wasn’t faster than yesterday, it felt like a failure. But over time, that mindset pushed my body to its limits — and not in a good way.   I felt soreness all the time. My weight didn’t budge. Worse, I started to **dread running**, even though I loved it once. Then I discovered something unexpected: **slow jogging**. --- ## What Is Slow Jogging? It’s exactly what it sounds like: running at a pace so slow it feels like walking.   It started in Japan, and it's built on a simple idea — **run with a smile, not a grimace**. You don’t push. You don’t chase. You just move, lightly and gently.   And that’s exactly what I started doing — almost every day. --- ## What Changed I stopped caring about numbers.   I ran without looking at my watch. I let myself breathe. The results?   - I lost around **5kg** over time ...

 # Welcome to MindLabJason Hi there — I’m Jason, and I’m so glad you’re here. I created **MindLabJason** as a space for curious minds who want to grow — not just smarter, but calmer, healthier, and more intentional. This blog is my way of exploring what it means to live well.   I write about **personal growth**, **productivity**, **self-care**, **habits**, and **mental clarity** — all the small practices that help us show up better every day. --- ## What You'll Find Here - Practical tools for managing your energy and focus - Reflections on mindfulness, balance, and mental clarity - Thoughts on building routines, staying consistent, and making decisions with purpose - Honest notes from my own journey in self-growth and health Whether you’re a creator, a thinker, or simply someone trying to feel more aligned with your life — this space is for you. --- ## A Note to You I’m not an expert. I’m a fellow explorer.   If you’ve ever felt scattered, overwhelmed, or like y...