I take my dog for a walk every night—regardless of how I’m feeling.
…Even if I’m sick or sore or the weather is crappy.
I walked her when I had COVID, on the days I ran marathons (and the mornings after), and when we’ve had torrential rain.
In fact, over the course of the last five years I’ve had her, we’ve only ever missed when I was traveling or as a result of rare extenuating circumstances (like the Buffalo Blizzard of ’22).
So long as it’s safe—going for a walk outside is almost always a good idea.
…The fresh air; the natural elements; the time apart from screens; the low-impact movement, the neighborly interactions; the time to think and let the mind settle; and so on.
Things like this—the things that are essentially always good ideas—should be kept as top priorities in our lives.
As obvious as this sounds you have to ask yourself how often you do the things you know are good for you… and how often you let yourself talk your own self out of doing those very things.
Daily is the key. Don’t go for occasional or “when you feel like it.”
Make daily what’s always a good idea.
Pro-tip: if following through is hard for you, you could always try getting a dog… once they’re in routine, they’ll keep you accountable better than any app, quote, or coach. Of this, I’m sure.