The ABC of Genuine Happiness
W – Walk. Write. Watch the sunset
Walk more today, think clearer tomorrow
Look for outside motivation
Walking is still one of the best exercises you can do.
Walk to better brain health
In a recent study from Maryland University, researchers asked two groups of volunteers age 60 to 88 (half with cognitive impairment, half without) to take a daily walk on a treadmill at moderate intensity.
After 12 weeks of walking activity, the volunteers underwent tests and scans to check cognition. Amazingly, the group with cognitive impairment showed improvements in memory, learning and recall tasks, and better efficiency in areas of the brain linked with Alzheimer’s.
To better the effects, try taking your walk in a green area – in one 2012 study published in Environmental Science & Technology , researchers found that just five minutes of exercise in a green space was enough to benefit mental health and improve self-esteem.
Let’s not forget that getting outside for a stroll does more for your mental well-being than boost your memory. Exercise boosts your happy factor, reduces stress, improves productivity and can reduce symptoms of depression.
And if you think there’s just not enough time in your working day, consider this; in a study of office workers led by Bristol University, those who exercised during their lunch break reported better mood, improvements in time management, better concentration levels and mental performance.
They also felt more able to deal with stress and experienced higher levels of motivation. Sounds like a good excuse for a lunchtime walk!
WRITE
Most of you are fantastic writers… I am more of a reader and enjoy written word!
So keep on writing your good stories!
Watch the Sunset
What better way is there but to watch a sunset!
Every sunset brings you the promise of a new dawn.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
… to be continued ….
Wishing you a wonderful and warm day!
I remember at school we were always made to go outside at lunchtime, and for morning and afternoon breaks. If it was good for children it must also be good for adults!
We had to as well, and some were hiding in the cupboard but got found…. fresh air is good! 🙂
Did they really hide in the cupboard? That is funny.
Yes … 2 could fit in…. timid me always followed the rules! 🙂
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Wise words with walking wanderers when we want winning ways. Wisdom within, wears without.
Well done Al! Love it!
Took me ages to write that 😀
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Wishing you a wonderful and warm day as well Ute! I love walking, I do it every day and today I will intentionally find a green space to do it! 😀
Diana xo
Good , it is so healthy! Go for it!
Woot, Woot!
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Thanks !:-)
Woohoo ! Ralph xox ❤
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Remember the sun rises even though it’s raining.
Wonderful words of wisdom Ute!
I love walking in nature, but I love dancing more! 🙂
Writing is one of the reasons I love blogging.
I saw some of the best sunsets when I lived on the river for two years. I have very rarely seen the sunrise, I’m not an early bird and you know what they say …
The early bird catches the worm,
but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Warm, wonderful wishes!!
❤ carmen
I love dancing more too…. dancing in the rain…. hey what fun. Thanks Carmen… Lets dance away !
I love walks and watching the sunsets and sunrises but writing is out. LOL! I think of lots of things and the minute I want to write it down, they all get jumbled and then I have no clue what to write down first. LOL!
Lovely post and stunning photo’s Ute. Have a great weekend. 😀 ♥ Hugs ♥
Thanks so much , you enjoy your weekend too!
einen guten Start ins Wochenende, Klaus
Vielen Dank, gleichfalls ,Klaus. 🙂 Have a relaxing weekend!
so important! thanks for posting~
Thank you Cindy! Indeed
schönen Samstag, Klaus
Thank you!
Fantastic post Ute, thanks for sharing. I agree with everything you wrote! Enjoy our very hot summer my friend!
Much love and blessings to you! 🙂
Thanks Seyi I do! Love it !
schönen Sonntag, Klaus
Thank you again, I had one!
Again a very inspiring post, Ute. Must go now, we have to take a walk. Pawkisses for a Wonderful Evening 🙂
That last sunset is so beautiful, Ute. Definitely something to be grateful for. 🙂
What a creative way of rewriting the ABC. Very Nice. Blessings Always, Mtetar
Thank you very much! Getting harder at the end… 🙂
Most importantly you finished and well. Soooo welcome and Blessings Always, Mtetar
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Great post Ute. Getting out and about is so much better than staying in all of the time. Even if you are walking to go somewhere, like work, or the cinema, it’s much better than going by car, bus, or train.
I agree, walking is the best exercise!
Love Love Loooove these!!!!!!
Thanks so much. I do appreciate so much I being here. 😃