The Life Changing Benefits of Long Solitude Walks

An immensely therapeutic experience

Thomas Oppong
Personal Growth
Published in
4 min readOct 2, 2021

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Aerobic, strength building, endurance and vigorous exercises are great for your mind and body.

But it’s not the only way to get back to your authentic self or achieve a healthy lifestyle. Long walks alone can also do wonders for your mind and mood.

How often do you take breaks from the digital world to just enjoy the great outdoors? “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking,” Friedrich Nietzsche once said.

I’ve been doing long walks (almost every day) alone for nearly two years.

Done right, every walking experience can strengthen your heart, improve your joints, boost your immune function, boost your energy, lighten your mood, improve thinking and help you sleep better.

“ Your bones benefit, too, as walking is a weight-bearing exercise, which is great for building bone strength,” writes Melanie Radzicki McManus of CNN.

Long walks give you time to think and unplug from screens.

One of the best ways to increase your physical activity levels is to take more walks. It’s good for both the body and the mind!

Long solitude walks can also help you clear your head

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Thomas Oppong
Personal Growth

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