Day 2 - Walking Challenge (coached) – Mindful Walking

Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Podcast

English - January 02, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
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Previous Episode: Day 1: Walking Challenge (Coached) - Let's Get the Party Started

Next Episode: Day 3: Walking Challenge - Setting Intentions

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 anxietyReduce stressBuild healthy habitsNot let life pass you by

HIGHLIGHTS:

Why mindfulness matters. It's not just fancy yoga talk:
Mindfulness is the secret weapon that will help you get better sleep, reduce anxiety, and find a newfound appreciation for the little things.

Move like a master of mindfulness (not like Jagger):
Weaving mindfulness into your walks is easier than you think. It's like a mini meditation on the go.

Find your zone:
Get focused on the present moment, hit you stride, and c’mon get happy. Walking helps you get healthy while reducing stress.

Open your senses:
Get grounded and really pay attention to your surroundings. There’s peace of mind and happiness in the details.

Gratitude groove:
Higher levels of gratitude equal lower levels of depression. Turn your walk into a gratitude session and see your life change.

Mindfulness & ADHD:
Everyone struggles with focus, especially those with ADHD. A powerful ADHD tip is to do mindfulness in “bursts.”

So, lace up your shoes, grab a healthy dose of curiosity, and get ready to discover the magic of mindful walking.

Bonus: Helen shares a fascinating Japanese tradition called "forest bathing" and tips for keeping the mindfulness flowing even after you stop walking.

Join the challenge: 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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