Mindful Walk
Walking helps lower stress, calms our tension, regulates our intense emotions, and helps improve our mood. Combine walking with being outside and fully present in our bodies and surroundings, and you can experience significant reduction in your stress levels.
Find a time soon to get outside for 10 to 20 minutes or walk around your house or apartment if you are not able to go outside. Practice this mindful walk exercise:
- Go for a 10-15 minute walk outside (if possible) or sit quietly outside.
- How do you feel in your body? Do you notice any soreness or muscle tension?
- Observe your thoughts and emotions without judging them.
- Silently, notice your surroundings with your senses. What do you smell, see, hear? Feel the ground beneath your feet.
- Feel God’s presence all around you.
- Smile.
- When you return, notice how you are now feeling.
Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are celebrating 22 years of marriage. They are award-winning authors, speakers, and parents of two children with complex needs. Their new book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities will release in May 2024 by Baker Books. They both earned their MA in Christian Educational Ministries at Wheaton College in Illinois and have served together in full-time ministry in church, camping, and retreat settings. Todd received his PhD from Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering and currently manages his own business, and Kristin earned her MSW from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Master Social Worker experienced in couples, child and family, substance abuse, and crisis counseling.
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