Friday, 23 January 2009

Get out there and do something

“You will never stumble on anything worthwhile if you are sitting down.” Anon

I keep coming across lovely, wise quotes by this prolific woman / man called Anonymous :)

This one has tipped the balance (stay stuck at my laptop or wrap up v. pulling on my wellies and go for a walk in the woods) and I'll definitely head out soon.

While it's not entirely true (curling up with a great book / film / magazine and researching things on the internet can all be done sitting down while our minds travel), daily exercise is important.

Even in the UK, we get enough winter sun (OK, winter light) to benefit from just thirty minutes outside each day. This boosts our vitamin d levels and our moods.

If you're a sociable soul, ask a neighbour if she or he would like to join you. But don't underestimate the benefits of walking alone.

If something's been playing on your mind, phrase it as a question before you head out. Then keep half an eye out for solutions and you're likely to return home brimming with ideas.

© Eve Menezes Cunningham / http://www.applecoaching.com/ 2009.

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