12 Days of Self Care: Day 1
On the first day of self-care, take a walk on the wild side
Take a walk through your neighborhood
Making time to walk, breathe, and be one with nature in your own community is first on our 12 days of self-care list!
The winter months can be difficult. It’s cold outside, and the sun goes down so early! In general, energy levels are lower for a lot of people. Seasonal Affective Disorder can be triggered by less sunlight, which is why taking a walk outdoors can be so beneficial for your mental and physical health during the winter months.
The sun is the main source of Vitamin D for our bodies. Vitamin D deficiencies can cause bone pains, muscle weakness or cramps, fatigue, and mood changes like depression. Just a short outdoor walk is enough to absorb Vitamin D through your skin.
Walking outdoors can also be a therapeutic experience. Exercising, even just walking, is enough physical exertion to dilate your lungs. Our lungs are composed of five lobes, and most of us are not breathing into our full lung capacity. Walking in the fresh winter air can help with blood…
