Walking Near A Waterbody

Mental Wellness/ Positivity Series

Tips By Rupa Parthasarathy
(https://www.facebook.com/mindkshetra/)

It is widely known that walking is an excellent activity to boost your heart health and mental health. There are many studies conducted that advocate green exercise – walking in a natural environment.
However, did you know when you combine walking near a waterbody, you increase those benefits?
New research suggests that completing short bouts of walking near natural water features, like lakes, rivers, and fountains, positively affects people’s mood, alleviating stress and boosting vitality.
Being a Sydney Sider, I always marvel at the numerous options this city and state offer. Be it visiting a local park, national park, bushwalking near waterfalls, there are plenty of places to explore in each of our local areas.

Make it a goal this year to visit parks with waterbodies you have not explored previously. Make a photo journal of your explorations, and start a new tradition with your family.

I sometimes share photos of my favourite walking path, the one I frequently visit when my work permits. I particularly love this area (near Glebe rowing club) because it provides the freedom to take my fur baby and allows him to walk off-leash.

So gift yourself a walk with your family near a waterbody to keep yourself and your family’s energy and spirit going.

While you are there, don’t forget to take a picture and tag #positivitywithempowerednsakhi

Thanks Rupa for participating in our Mental Wellness/ Positivity initiative. You too can participate using the hashtag #positivitywithempowerednsakhi

https://empoweredbwb.com/2021/05/05/mental-wellness-positivity-series/