I’ve always enjoyed a good long walk. Now that autumn is knocking on our door, it is even more present in my mind. The days are a little cooler and the air slightly more crisp. This allows for a more comfortable walk and in my view a more enjoyable one.
In this age of TV, computers and many more people working from home, our lives have become far too sedentary. I live at my computer screen and find that time goes by so quickly, it is dark outside before you know it. So this Fall I am committed to setting up at least half-an-hour each day to walking.
Studies have shown that it does not take a lot of walking for you to see and feel the benefits. You do not even have to walk that fast. Just getting out and about is sufficient to make a difference to your well being.
There is another benefit to walking. It can help clear your mind and refresh it – allowing you to ready yourself for any tasks that lie ahead. So if you are like me and somewhat in a rut or have come up against a wall, put down tools and go out for a quick stroll. You will come back feeling less stressed and more focused.
Let me know your thoughts on this subject and I will be certain to let everyone know how my daily scheduled walks work out.
Cheers!
I love walking but living in Tennessee it’s sometimes just too hot. Now that it’s a bit cooler I will be getting out more. I’m 51 next year so I could do with the exercise!
I get enough exercise with my job but a couple weeks ago I got up and took a walk around my neighborhood while sipping on some coffee. It was very pleasant and relaxing. Great way to start of a day off.
How are your walks going?