34 Simple Habit Triggers to Walk More Every Day
Unlocking the Power of Habit Triggers for Walking
2 strategies for this:
1) Train your brain on the initiation of a walk. Not the walk itself. You can always do the small version…
2) Stack a walk with something else you regularly do.
Attaching walking to daily routines can effortlessly increase your physical activity. By initiating walks after common daily activities or incorporating them during these tasks, you create a natural progression that makes walking an integral part of your day.
win win win win win.
34 Daily Moments that Could Become a Walk - PICK ONE! (you can always add another later)
After Answering the Phone: Walk while you engage in conversation.
After Starting Your Car: Pause for a brief stroll before you leave.
After Brushing Your Teeth: Walk around your home to start the day actively.
After Turning Off the TV: Stretch your legs with a walk around the house.
While Listening to Your Favorite Song: Let the rhythm move you to walk.
After a Bathroom Break: Add a few steps by walking a bit further before returning.
After Snacking: Enjoy your treat while taking a few laps around your space.
After Reading a Page or Chapter: Stand up and stretch your legs with a walk.
After a Meeting Ends: Clear your mind with a short walk.
After Planning to Charge Your Phone: Choose a distant outlet for extra steps.
After School Drop-offs: Take a moment for a neighborhood stroll.
After Getting a Notification: Walk before you check your device.
After Making Your Bed: Walk around your bedroom or home.
After Sending a Text: Take a brief walk before sitting back down.
After Drinking Water: Walk to refill from the furthest source.
After Starting Your Computer: Take a brisk walk around your area.
After Grocery Shopping: Take an extra walk before settling in at home.
After Ticking Off a To-Do Item: Celebrate with a short walk.
After Picking Up a Book: Walk to a new spot to read.
After Changing Outfits: Add a quick walk around your living space.
After Unpacking: Walk items to their places one at a time.
After Video Watching: Stand and walk before clicking the next.
After Hearing Nature Sounds: Explore outside with a short walk.
After Kitchen Prep: Take a stroll around your dining or living area.
After Retrieving the Mail: Walk around before opening it.
After a Timer Sounds: Walk to turn it off, no matter where you are.
After Collecting Craft Materials: Walk to gather each item individually.
After Filling Your Pet's Bowl: Join them for a walk.
After Detecting Cooking Aromas: Walk to guess the meal being prepared.
After Sorting Laundry: Distribute items by walking them to their places.
After Closing Your Laptop: Take a walk to transition from work mode.
While Waiting for Coffee to Brew: Walk around your kitchen or outside.
After Putting on Your Glasses: Take a visual tour outside or around your home.
After Setting Down Your Bag at Home: Take a brief walk to unwind from the day.
and here’s the other ideas that were in the caption of our social post:
👟 After checking your mail, take a five-minute walk around the neighborhood.
👟 Finish a cup of coffee? Take 5 steps outside.
👟 Once you take out the trash, walk around the block.
👟 After you shut the dishwasher, put your sneakers on.
👟 When you complete a work call, step outside for 2 minutes.
👟 After you park your car, walk 10 steps in the wrong direction.
👟 If you’re waiting for a download or an update on your computer, or a response from someone, use that time to step out briefly.
👟 Every time you water your outdoor plants, follow it with a walk down the street or in your garden.
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