The Joy of a Morning Walk

There’s something about the sun coming out that makes me want to be outside all day, that bright blue sky brings me so much joy and happiness and helps me to feel so motivated. It also gets me to go on morning walks. This is something I only do in the summer, I’m not usually a morning person I really struggle to get up but if I see the sun out then no matter how early it is I must be out.

I think it helps being quite lucky to live somewhere where I can sit and watch the water drift on by. Hearing that water rush past is so calming, even better if the ducks are out as well.

Another good thing about being up and out in the morning is listening to the bird song. There is no better sound than the sound of birds.

Watching the butterflies flying all around you, seeing the fish swim about in the cool water (wishing you were in there with them) really makes you appreciate the beauty of the world and gets you to focus on the positive things which I find puts me in a good mood. It makes me want to tackle the day head on instead of hiding away bed rotting like I usually would.

Part of why I love summer is being able to go on these walks, I know I could do it all year round but I’m awful with the cold and darker mornings just don’t feel the same, I’ve haven’t yet felt the magic of a winter morning walk.

One thing I will do all year round in the morning is read, immersing yourself in a story first thing in the morning gets my imagination going.

I only started taking daily walks in 2020 during lockdown when there was nothing else to do and I loved it even when the walks stopped being advised daily exercise I continued. They then transformed into mental health walks. I found if I was struggling on certain days and I went for long walk I felt so much better and happier in myself. Sometimes I go on walks because I have a lot of energy to get out and can’t focus on whatever it is I’m wanting to do so a nice long walk sorts me out. I’m a big music fan so long walks with all my favourite songs is definitely my favourite way to do it.

I don’t think I could ever live somewhere where I can’t go on a long nature walk, it brings me the most peace and joy and I’d hate to be away from that.

So in conclusion yes morning walks are the best way to start your day.

Laura x