Day 44 of 90 · Winter energy

A daylight walk at lunch

“Lunch break walk, coat on, face to the sky. It's the brightest part of my winter day.” — Kai

Kai, Winter Arc Day 44

Today's action · 15 min

Take a 10 to 15 minute walk outside during the middle of the day, when daylight is strongest. Leave your desk and your phone behind if you can.

Why it works

The NHS's self-care advice for seasonal affective disorder includes getting as much natural daylight as you can and exercising regularly. A midday walk does both at once. It is a general wellbeing tip, not a treatment; if winter low mood is persistent, see a GP.

Source: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) (NHS)

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