Building a habit can be very difficult. Going on walks seems underrated. It can seem boring, uninteresting and a waste of time. But did you know, that walking 30min or more a day can be very beneficial. It boost your physical and mental health.
Physical health - Walking 30 min a day is actually a great low impact workout. Walking can strengthen your muscles and make you maintain a healthy weight.
Boost mental stability - Did you know by walking you can lower your stress, lower the risk of depression and overall improve your mood. While and after you walk your body realises endorphin. Endorphins are feel good hormones that make you feel more relaxed and happy.
Sparks creativity - If you are feeling un-creative and uninspired walking can actually be what you need. Walking is linked to creativity. Stepping away from your school work or job and taking a walk allowed you mind to wander of can be very beneficial.
How to make walking a habit?
If you want to make walking every day for 30min less or more a habit, you should start small. For example if you choose a specific time everyday you go on a walk it is easier to make a daily habit. Begin with many only 10 - 20 min the first day and increase by each day when comfortable. A good tip is also to make the walk enjoyable, listen to music, or a good podcast, this will make the walk not feel like a task but a fun activity. Last tip is walk with purpose for example walk to your friend’s house, the store or explore your neighbourhood.
Overcoming your barries is also important. If you don’t have time or don’t feel like it, you can shorten your walks tough out the day. If you don’t want to go on a walk because it is raining you can for example try to think positive and how great you are going to feel after the walk, and put on your raincoat and go. If you think walking every day I boring it can maybe be helpful to bring a friend, then the walk is more of a chat session than a workout session.