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January 2, 2024 27 mins

Ready to unlock the magic of mindful walking? This is Day 2 of the free walking challenge, part of the Walking & Talking with Helen podcast. 

We’ll talk about transforming your daily steps into a journey of present-moment awareness, while getting going on a coached walk.

The tips in this episode will help you:

  • Reduce anxiety
  • Reduce stress
  • Build healthy habits
  • Not let life pass you by

HIGHLIGHTS:

Mindfulness is the secret weapon that will help you sleep better, reduce anxiety, and  appreciate the little things.

Weaving mindfulness into your walks is like a mini meditation on the go.

Find your zone, get focused on the present moment, and hit your stride  Walking helps you get healthy while reducing stress.

Pay attention
to your surroundings. There’s peace of mind and happiness in the details.   

Higher levels of gratitude equal lower levels of depression.

A powerful ADHD mindfulness  tip is to do mindfulness in “bursts.”

Join the community: Use the hashtag #walktalkwithhelen to share your mindful walking journey and connect with others.

You can do this walking challenge outside, or at home, while mall walking, or at the gym.

There’s a bell at the halfway point, so if you’re walking outside you’ll know you’re halfway there and can turn around and head back.

THIS WALKING CHALLENGE IS FOR EVERYONE:

Beginner or advanced, this walking challenge meets you where you are.

Check out:
Day 1 - The lesser-known benefits of walking

Resources:
Break My Stride (song), by Matthew Wilder for a dose of motivation
Yoga with Adriene (YouTube). Stretch after your walk with Adriene and her dog Benji.

PS. You can start this walking challenge whenever you want. Share with family and friends.  

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Grab your free guide to fitting walking into your busy day:

https://walkingandtalking.show

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