Quite frankly, this article Physical activity is a strong benefit during COVID-19 by Anne R. Lindsay, aligns perfectly with my philosophy… the stronger we become in mind and body, the better equipped we’ll be to move through this virus with greater ease & grace. And though we can’t change the world outside of us, we can darn well change our experience of it! After living (suffering?) with this pandemic for almost 5 months now, perhaps it’s time for a course correction: i.e., move more (hikes & walks), eat less fat & sugar, and wean ourselves from the 24/7 continuous newsfeed, predicting more doom & gloom!
So, let’s turn away from these stressful alarms and tune into that (“knowing”) still small voice within that awaits us on the other side of the door. It’s simply a matter of putting one foot in front of the other.
Moderate-intensity physical activity, such as walking, not only has the best impact on the immune system, but also can improve cognition, such as academic performance, mental processing speed, memory and executive function (concentration and attention).
Excerpt from: Physical activity is a strong benefit during COVID-19 by Anne R. Lindsay for NEVADA Today, [https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2020/physical-activity-during-covid]
A world of possibilities awaits…I promise!!
Ready? Set? Read the article here! (Then Go!!)
Blessings along the way…
-Audrey
Dr. Audrey Boxwell is both a psychotherapist, and an experiential educator. Her guided hiking meditations, Psyche Hike®, stimulates a mind body connection to create a deeper understanding of self and others, an excellent solution for reducing stress and bringing about change. It is effective for individuals, groups and corporations, and is customized to participants’ needs.
