Instead of walking from point A to point B all the time, try wandering.
Driving the news: Colder temps and fewer daylight hours can really be a drag, not to mention the stress that comes with the holidays.
One potential solution is not necessarily walking with a purpose — rather, allowing yourself to wander with curiosity, and maybe get a little lost in the process.
Walking outside and being in awe of nature can calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety and depression, and make you feel more connected to a greater purpose, studies suggest.
What they're saying: "Today, everything we use centers around efficiency and productivity, and [it can reduce us] to being machines," Scott Shigeoka, a speaker and author who researches curiosity, tells Axios.
🤔 We want to know: Where in Detroit have you ended up when you let your senses guide the way? A hole-in-the-wall restaurant? A hidden landmark?
