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WALK. LAUGH. BREATHE.

Curious about the perks of such seemingly simple, ever-present, ever-accessible tools?  Read on.

Incredibly impactful, remarkable simple.

Walk.

  • Reduces stress

  • Increases energy

  • Improves mood & sleep

  • Connects to both outer and inner worlds (and whomever you’re with. Also benefits Fido!)

  • Helps regulate hormones

  • Lowers blood pressure

  • Boosts immune function

  • Reduces risk of developing various diseases like diabetes and cancer

  • Supports healthy weight plus fat loss

  • Curbs a sweet tooth

  • Improves emotional & mental health

  • Tones physical body; eases joint pain

  • Almost always accessible

  • Costs nothing

  • …and on and on!

Other specifics?

Challenge yourself to walk briskly at least 30 minutes (even 5 minutes is beneficial!) at a pace that gets things moving. Aim for outdoors though anywhere is helpful. Alone or buddied — it’s all good.

Laugh.

  • Reduces stress

  • Improves mood

  • Connects to others & humanity

  • Increases personal satisfaction (helps make easier to cope)

  • Lowers blood pressure

  • Boosts immune function

  • Soothes physical tension/pain

  • Increases circulation & endorphins

  • Stimulates organs (think heart, lungs, muscles soaking in needed oxygen)

  • Improves emotional & mental health

  • Diffuses anger & conflict

  • Relaxes muscles (often for long while after)

  • Almost always accessible

  • Costs nothing

  • …and on and on!

BIG note:

Ensure laughter is not at the expense of another being. Serious benefits are lost and it’s just unkind. Otherwise, guffaw on!

Breathe.

  • Reduces stress

  • Increases energy

  • Improves mood & sleep

  • Connects to self & something bigger (whatever that may be)

  • Clears mind; builds concentration

  • Helps regulate hormones

  • Lowers blood pressure

  • Boosts immune function

  • Decreases muscle tension

  • Increases feeling of calm & well-being

  • Helps mitigate anxiety

  • Delivers increased oxygen to body & brain (especially deep breathing)

  • Almost always accessible

  • Costs nothing

  • …and on and on! (ahem, noticing a pattern??)

Details:

Breathe. In and out. Focus on mindfully inhaling and exhaling for a few breaths or a few minutes (2-3 minutes can make a world of difference!). When other thoughts visit, release them like passing clouds then come back to the inhale and the exhale.

Countless scientific studies confirm the benefits of walking, laughing, and breathing on overall well-being.

Posted study results coming soon!. Until then, check out your own trusted resources — there are studies abound!