Take a morning walk (15 minutes for optic flow)

How to do it

Walk outdoors for at least 15 minutes, focusing on the visual flow of surroundings.

Why important

Walking generates optic flow, calming the brain, reducing stress, and boosting creativity and mood. Done in the morning to activate metabolism and improve focus for the day.

Detailed science

Brisk walking improves mood compared to controls. Optic flow relaxes the brain, mimicking EMDR for emotional processing. Exercise relieves psychological symptoms.

External links

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6064756/
• https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/ways-walking-improves-your-brain/
• https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2020/06/setting-your-biological-clock-reducing-stress-while-sheltering-in-place.html
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5928534/
• https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-88/