When you are feeling anxious or depressed a quick way to feel better is to take a walk. This is not a power walk to get your heart rate up, but a comfortable stroll. Get out in nature as much as possible, somewhere with trees is best. Keep your attention on your body and your senses. Really notice the plants, flowers, birds etc. that are around you. Feel your breath moving in and out, deeply into your belly. Stay in the now moment and relax. Your body can not hold fear if you are relaxed.
And as you walk LOOK UP. I’m not sure why this works but it does and really well. Look up at the branches of the trees, at the birds and clouds in the sky. You don’t have to walk long, at least 10 minutes though, until you feel better.
