The Joy of Walking
Monday, October 6th, 2008
photo credit: atomicpuppy68
Do you ever reach a point in the day when you feel like you just can’t think anymore? Do you want to exercise more during the week but find it inconvenient to do so? Are you too tired and stressed to hit the gym or go running after work? If so, consider taking a walk.
Even though walking may seem slow and not painful enough to bring you any real benefits, walking is an activity that is not only beneficial, but can provide several benefits at once. Next time you need a break or some exercise, take a walk. Not everything needs to be punishment.
7 Ways To Excel At Resting
Monday, September 29th, 2008
“Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgement will be surer. Go some distance away because then the work appears smaller and more of it can be taken in at a glance and a lack of harmony and proportion is more readily seen.” - Leonardo da Vinci
Do you think that you get enough rest in your life? I don’t just mean sleep either, although that’s part of it. I simply mean downtime, time to relax and rejuvenate, time to think and just meander along.
Rejuvenate Yourself With Nature
Monday, July 7th, 2008
Being around nature has a way of making us feel part of something bigger than ourselves. The concerns and preoccupations of our lives seem to get put in the proper place when we are engaged with the natural world - and usually they are much smaller and unimportant than we make them out to be. Spending time in or around nature brings our lives back into focus and helps us to relax, particularly when we feel like we can’t slow down or when our minds become obsessed with the details of our lives. Americans, in particular, are spending less and less time in nature, but it’s easy to find your way back. Rejuvenate yourself by spending more time with nature.