Why not try...?
At the end of my newsletter I like to try to recommend little changes that we can make in our lives to better them.
I try to choose small, easy changes that everyone can implement if they so chose. Things that don't take large amounts of time or cost anything are the best.
So today's little change I would like to recommend is... walking every day!
It doesn't have to be a long walk, it just has to be outside everyday. It doesn't sound too hard does it? But it does have to be everyday. Whatever the weather, whatever your mood. Now it might sound a little tougher.
The key to making this a daily habit is doing it on the bad days. When you feel that there is no time or it's too cold or too wet outside. If you can get outside and take a quick walk down the road or around the block on those days then you can do it every day!
And the benefits to daily walking are huge. Your mental and physical health will thank you. Your blood pressure may drop, your mind may ease, your joints may loosen. Try it for a month and see what benefits you feel.
Some of you may already be doing this, particularly if you have dogs! If that's the case then while you are out walking I'd like to suggest you add a few moments of mindfulness to your walks. Take a few moments to take in your surroundings. Feel the ground under your steps, notice the wind on your skin, how does your breathing change as you walk?
So walking... every day. No matter what. Give it a go for at least one month and see how you feel. And enjoy!