DAY 72 - JUST GET MOVING
I hope you’re following along as we countdown the final 100 days of 2022 - you can join us anytime. Learn more about the program HERE.
I encourage you to not skip over today’s topic… just get moving!
In May, I went to a women’s retreat in Maine. Libby DeLana was one of the speakers, a truly remarkable lady. She literally changed my perspective on walking. While I have always loved walking as a way to get some exercise, Libby opened my eyes to a new way of thinking about walking. How so? It’s all about perspective.
In her book Do/Walk / Navigate earth, mind and body. Step by step., Libby cites the many health benefits walking provides, including improving moods. I can completely attest to how this helps moods. After that event in May, I committed to walk each morning, rain, or shine. And I do. While I’ve always been one of those 5:00 AM people, I get myself out the door and walk. The length of the walk isn’t relevant, what’s important is to get moving! While there are some days when I just don’t feel like it, I still go, and I don’t regret it. In Colorado where I live, fall is in full swing. The mornings are chilly, in the low 40’s and it’s definitely dark when I’m out there. Instead of excuses, I layer on extra clothing, use my new headlamp I bought on Amazon, leash up my puppy and head out.
Whether you’re trying to get in a bit more exercise or are feeling down and need a mood elevator, please give this a try. The time of day doesn’t matter as long as you’re out. BTW…Libby’s book is wonderful, and she also has a podcast called This Morning Walk. Both are absolute treasures.
