Moving your body has many benefits. It increases heart rate, circulation, and metabolism, reduces stress, and releases mood-uplifting endorphins. This in turn reduces stress, makes you feel better mentally, and helps to reduce weight. If you can make one of your movements outside to change your environment and breath in the fresh air.

Some ideas for moving your body

• Walk the dog a couple of times a day

• Play with your kids outside

• Do some cleaning to prepare for spring and summer, put away the winter things, and clean up the clutter. This frees your mind and makes changing seasons easier.

• Do a 20 min workout at home or go for a run

• Go for a hike.

• Find a friend to go kayaking with or have time to yourself to reflect on a paddleboard.