When I was a kid, we used to have DEAR time ( Drop Everything And Read). I’m really trying to figure out how to pronounce DEAW, because that’s what I want to tell you to do – Drop Everything And Walk! 😂
Sure, we know that walking is a good form of exercise, but do you know WHY?!
For starters, walking can:
Strengthen your heart and lower your blood pressure, reducing risks of cardiovascular disease
Strengthen your muscular and skeletal systems
Improve your circulation and digestion
Boost your mental health by releasing endorphins that fight stress
Help you maintain a healthy weight
Whoa! That’s enough to make me want to sneak an extra few minutes in a day…
Here’s how!
I like to take a short walk in the morning, before I dive into anything too strenuous. (My pup appreciates this, too!) A short lunch time or afternoon walk can help boost your mood and energy, pushing you through the rest of the day. An evening walk can help you unwind before bed, and makes for great quality time with the family.
Having trouble getting away from your to-do list long enough to enjoy such a walk?
Try finding a task you can do while walking:
Brainstorm for an upcoming project
Make your grocery list
Draft an email
Take a phone call
Eat a snack or drink a smoothie
I challenge you to take an extra walk this weekend and see how it makes you feel!
Maybe, just maybe, it’ll become a habit you want to keep.