How did we get here?

No, not just me and you, I mean all of us.

We walked.

That’s right. From the earliest days of evolution through current civilization, we humans got here by walking.

Now I could go in to the numerous health benefits of walking, but you’ve probably heard them all before, or if you haven’t then you can research them on your own. What I’m talking about is the emotional and mental benefits.

Walking has been recommended and praised by many great people as one of their keys to success. It’s been shown to promote creative thinking and provide emotional benefits too.

Many great ideas have been credited to taking a walk.  And I’m guessing it’s because taking a walk to think removes from your current environment, provides your brain with often much needed fresh air and gives you an opportunity to change your perspective.

Another wonderful yet obvious fact about walking is that almost anyone can do it. You don’t need special equipment or clothing and can do it anywhere.

So the next time you find yourself stuck on a problem or perhaps in a swirl of emotions that are draining your brain, don’t just sit there and stew in your mind. Get up, get out and take a walk.