Walk out that stress

Walk to de-stress

If you have ever been under any type of stress then you will know that it can put quite a strain on you mentally and physically. There are lots of ways to de-stress and walking is one of them. 

How To Walk To Relieve Your Stress

It is always good to know your trigger points and to realise that you are in a stressful situation. If you feel uptight or have a negative energy that you need to release then this could well be stress. Stress can be caused by a number of things such as a tight deadline at work, your work environment even, trying to solve a problem or worry are some stress triggers. 

What Makes You Want to Walk? 

You may expect people to say weight loss and to get into shape, but a surprising number of people find walking has emotional benefits and in particular an ability to relieve stress. 

Any kind of aerobic exercise can help you to feel calmer and improve a bad mood. If you exercise every day not only can it make you healthier and fitter, but it can also improve your self esteem and help combat depression. A brisk 20- to 30-minute walk can have the same calming effect as a mild sedative.

It is all about those endorphins, potent brain chemicals that relieve pain and stimulate relaxation that you release when you exercise. Endorphins give you a greater sense of calm and well being. 
 

 

Meditate while you stroll 

Just doing some simple meditation while you walk will decrease your levels of anxiety and you'll feel more positive and have fewer negative feelings. The good news is, you'll start feeling better straight away after your first walk and you still get positive effects from a slower walk as well. A simple technique is to be mindful while you walk. Don't have the distraction of a mobile phone and allow yourself to enjoy your walk and the pleasure of being outside. This will help your posture. A simple tip is to imagine a sting attacked to the top of your head holding it up, don't arch your back, suck your stomach in slightly to engage your core muscles and tuck in your buttocks when you walk. This will make you feel and look more confident too. 

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