Go for a walk

You should probably go for a walk. Metaphorically, literally, however you take your walk, maybe a walk is something to consider. Going for a walk can clear you head, help you generate new ideas, process current problems, or focus on future goals. Going for a walk with another person can help you do all of these things with the added benefit of another person’s perspective, while also keeping social and in touch with another. Going for a walk by yourself can help you learn more about yourself, think about what you’re working on, or figure out how to improve personally or in business.

Going for a walk, with an intention in mind, is essentially dedicating a specific amount of time to a goal. If you go for a walk on a few mile long trail, then you’re going to have a lot of time to think. You may as well make that thinking productive. In a business sense, going for a walk to think about your business objectives can help you explore new ideas and drill down on current operations. In a personal sense, going on a walk with an open mind will let you get in tune with yourself, with time to think, or just let thoughts pass along with your footsteps.

Going for a walk can even help you from getting too stressed out in business, according to Harvard Health, “getting 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk walking, is important for all aspects of health, including stress management.”

Going for a walk can even mean taking time out of a full day on the laptop to recharge during work from home, doing something offline. Watering houseplants can be staggered to become a daily 10 minute task (one plant Monday, another Tuesday, etc.). Doing 10 pushups and 10 sit-ups is an easy way to get some quick endorphins and light exercise for the day. Taking a break from typing to make freshly squeezed lemon water, with a lemon and a carafe of water can be a delicious, simple thing to look forward to in the day.

Going for a walk is taking a short amount of time out of your day or week to get outside (or outside the day) and focus on something peaceful or productive personally. By taking that time for yourself, you can create space for yourself to ask yourself questions about your business or life, and figure out what you want to do. You can process things that are happening currently, or reflect upon the past to learn. You can simply be, and recharge. Going for a walk can be whatever you make it to be. Find some regular time to do something positive for yourself and make it a routine.