Review: Great ideas on Stress Reducation through Walking
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 19, 2013
Everyone struggles with some degree of stress, and each of us utilize different coping mechanisms to lessen it. Even when we know what works, we are often too stressed to put a plan into action. Thanks to Darlene Josaphe's series, we have some quick-read resources at our disposal.I was given the opportunity to review a few of them: Walking for Stress Relief, Nutrition for Stress Relief, and Time Management for Stress Relief. The first up-- walking. I agree with the author that walking for exercise and stress relief isn't hip and sexy. We all hear about yoga, Zumba, and local races. Exercise is a very effective tool for stress reduction, and walking is one of the easiest ways to do that--it's inexpensive (no gym fees), connects you with nature, and it's simple (no difficult moves).Walking not only fulfills the daily recommended exercise component of our lives, it gives us time to clear our heads, lower blood pressure, and allows us to sleep better. All of which then reduce our stress. Through a series of small chapters, the author shares the science behind walking as well as the corresponding benefits.If you suffer from stress, take a few minutes to read this quick, but effective, piece and consider adding walking to your life. The author has a non-threatening way of communicating what we all know, but need to be reminded of: stress is not good for us, and there are simple ways to reduce it if we focus and take the necessary time.Note: I received a complimentary copy for review purposes. A positive review was not guaranteed or requested; the opinions expressed are my own.