One activity that nearly everyone can do to reduce the stressors of the pandemic and keep their New Year’s resolutions is walking, says Sturgeon Bay Psychologist Dr. Dennis White.  He recommends finding a partner to walk with you and commit to doing it every day during the year.  Even if you feel sluggish or out of shape, a walk can be the cure for a better mental health outlook.

Dr. White says unless you are physically unable to walk, there is no excuse not to commit to taking a stroll every day.   He says walking can help you feel better, lose weight, and help to fight off cravings of smoking or eating too much.  Walking can even reinforce any new behavior that you are working on.

Mental Health Minute audio below: