07/11/2024
Walking in nature!
I've had a dog for 9 months, and honestly it's been life changing! He's such bloody hard work 🙈🤣
But....he's forced me out on walks every day and I haven't always appreciated it. Today, I realised how beneficial it's been, both physically, but more importantly for my mental health. It's allowed me to slow down, enjoy the 40-50 minutes of walking, whatever the weather, and clear my head.
An especially good misty walk yesterday morning along a track near where we live. Super lucky to have this, until they build on it 🤪 It's been wonderful to see the seasons change along this path, and it reminds me that life changes, has seasons, peaks and troughs and that things always move on. With some fresh air and adding to my step count thrown in!
Get yourself out for a walk - even if you don't have a dog. I pass so many people who walk without dogs and I love seeing them taking one of the best forms of exercise for your body. Perfect for hormonal or stressed women especially, where more intense exercise can actually exacerbate symptoms. Walk, walk walk, and if in doubt, walk 😀