7. WALK MORE
No matter how busy you are, there’s always a way to walk more. It can be hard to get to the gym and lift weights or set up a time with a personal trainer but you can always walk more. Walking improves fitness, cardiac health, alleviates depression and fatigue, improves mood, can prevent weight gain, reduces the risk for chronic disease, improves endurance, and more. Park far away when you do errands, take the stairs, walk at lunch, walk and talk on the phone, or meet friends for a walk. You can also intensify the exercise quality of your walks with one of these tips. Even though small changes seem minuscule at the time, they add up, and these additions can improve your health drastically over time.
8. SPEND MORE TIME IN NATURE
You know you have the right kind of friends when they ask you to hang out and “forest bathe.” Maybe you’re not exactly looking to forest bathe but spending more time in nature can benefit everyone. Being in nature has shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. One of the best ways to feel grounded is to be surrounded by nothing but nature. It’s worth the special trip to find a favorite nearby location whether it’s a hiking trail or just a local park where you can sit, relax and connect with nature on a regular basis.