secret to feeling better

Want to know my secret to feeling better?? . . . . . .

WALKING!

Mind blowing right?! Haha no, it’s not. At all. Yet many people aren’t doing it.

As long as you’re physically able and in a safe place, it’s pretty darn easy to go for a walk. It doesn’t have to be fast, long, or grueling whatsoever and can still have remarkable health benefits.

Feeling anxious? Go for a walk.

Feeling sad? Go for a walk.

Feeling stressed? Go for a walk.

Feeling angry? Go for a walk.

Feeling tired? Go for a walk.

Oftentimes when we feel these unpleasant emotions, we reach for other things. Things we know are only temporary fixes, sometimes with negative longterm effects. But what if you tried getting up, going outside, and moving your body for a few minutes first next time? Maybe eventually you’ll be depending on that vice way less, or maybe even not at all.

The more you walk the better you’ll feel. Not only will your mental well-being improve, you’ll also be decreasing your risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cognitive impairment, and dementia. (1)

Next time you’re feeling lousy, remember my “secret” and go for a stroll. Then get back to your life and continue crushing it, because that’s where your energy is best spent!