Pages about “Walking”

MovementRegular activity gives a small, reliable lift in good moods, and a single walk helps within minutes. For training plans, go to liftgood.now.
- Evidence: Strong
- Takes: 10 minutes or more, most days
A short walkGet up and walk for a few minutes, indoors or out. Walking reliably nudges mood up a little, though most studies used walks of 10 minutes or more.
- Evidence: Some
- Takes: 3 minutes
Daylight and time outdoorsAim for about two hours a week in green spaces and some daylight every morning. The evidence is mostly surveys, but it's consistent and the cost is low.
- Evidence: Some
- Takes: about 2 hours a week
Recovering from a bad morningA rough start can color the whole day, but it doesn't have to. Two minutes of slow breathing, a short walk and one small finished task give you a reset point.
- Evidence: Some
- Takes: 10 minutes