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These feet were made for walking

#drinkwater #healthyhabits #fierce #fiercehabits #backtothebasics #habits #steps #walking Apr 10, 2023

Sunshine... glorious sunshine. It has been epic so far this spring!

The world is blooming all around us and it just feels like a soul recharge. Change is hanging in the air and all that stagnant winter energy is quickly moving on. Taking action on projects is feeling more possible these days and I want to do it all!

While reinvention seems enticing, I need a goal that seems way more manageable than that. That’s why, this month, we’re getting back to the basics. Simple and effective daily goals that are low lifting but have a huge impact on our emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

You might even roll your eyes at how simple these suggestions are, but that’s kind of the point. Focusing on the “boring basics” will strengthen your foundation, allowing you to tackle bigger goals and challenges in the future.

Like I said last week... if you hear yourself say, "But I already know that!", then it's an opportunity to ask yourself, "But, am I doing that?"

That's where the change lies my friend... in the DOING!

So, are you with me?

Are you ready to get back to the basics?

This week, we’re focusing on walking.

According to Harvard Health Publishing, walking has five incredible, life-changing benefits. And yes, you heard me – just walking! Not running, not weight-training, not counting calories, just basic, boring walking.

Just walking alone…

Counteracts the effects of weight-promoting genes.
Helps tame a sweet tooth.
Reduces the risk of developing breast cancer.
Eases joint pain.
AND boosts immune function.

I find that incredible... just putting one foot in front of the other for a short amount of time each day can do wonders for you. Not only is walking available to everyone, it’s free! And, probably my fav, it gets you out in nature!

So here’s your challenge this week - get those steps in! How many steps? Just more than you normally do!

Break up your steps throughout the day.

Try setting a timer every hour so you can get up, take a short work break and get some steps in. Do some jumping jacks, walk up and down your stairs, or take a quick walk around the block.
Park as far away from the store or your job as possible and take the stairs over the elevator whenever you can.
All of those little walking breaks will add up!

Turn your coffee date into a coffee-to-go with a walk and see how easy it is for the conversation to flow and your steps to add up!
Take a walk while you catch up with a friend, family member, or co-worker.
Listen to a podcast or an audiobook while you walk. The time will fly by!

Drink more water.

Wait, wasn’t that last week’s challenge?! Here’s a habit-stacking match-made-in-heaven!
The more water you drink the more you’ll have to get up to go to the bathroom - it’s a literal win-win! You’ll stay hydrated, and be getting lots of steps going back and forth for a bathroom break.

It can be simple... if we allow it to be.

Believing in YOU,

~ Coach D. xoxo

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