If you are a regular reader of my column, you will know that I start my business day in the same way each and every morning, no matter where I am in the world. I go for a long walk as the sun comes up. I find it the most powerful way of resetting my mind for the day ahead. My walk allows me to reconnect with nature and always gives me a sense of perspective, frequently leaving me with a sense of awe at what I have seen and experienced along my route. So I was fascinated to read an article by the American Psychological Association that shares my love of early morning walking as a mindfulness tool. The article promotes the idea of going for an ‘awe walk’ in the morning as one of the best ways of boosting your positivity. An awe walk is where the physical activity of walking is combined with a sense of wonder at the natural world around you. It makes you shift your focus outward instead of inward, you get perspective around your own problems and challenges, and generally feel more positive and upbeat. I can tell you from my own personal experience of doing daily awe walks that it is the most wonderful way of starting the business day, in fact any day! So do yourself a favour and start your day with an awe walk - it will make you feel ready to face whatever the world has in store for you that day. It works for me!
Have yourself an inspired entrepreneurial day! — Melanie