One step at a time

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Members of the Online Community have shared how helpful getting outside and walking has been for their mental health and wellbeing, even if it’s only a few steps around the garden or a few quiet moments in nature.

This thread is a space for anyone in the Online Community to share those moments. You’re welcome to:

  • Share when you’ve been for a walk or spent some time outside
  • Talk about how you were feeling before or after
  • Share encouraging thoughts or quotes
  • Post photos from your walk (while staying safe and not sharing identifying details)

There’s no pressure, targets, or competition. The idea is simply to encourage one another, share the small moments that help, and enjoy some of the wellbeing benefits that can come from fresh air, movement, and time spent outdoors.

  • Morning - and what a lovely morning it is to! Just got back from a lovely walk with the dog around two local parks.  It is good to see a little green tinge in the grass again!

    The little lake has filled up a bit as well.

    All the best for the weekend 

    KrisPy

    Stay positive, be strong

    KrisPy  

    Older man

  • That's such a lovely photo, glad you enjoyed your walk and made the most of the sunny weather Slight smile

    Best wishes, 

    Lizzie

    Macmillan Online Community Team

     

  • Another wonderful Sunday morning and Yoga in the Park.

    I cannot recommend this enough to get the body moving and some peace into your mind.  It’s only my fourth time ever going to yoga but at the age of 69 I have found something new and stimulating ( and very twisty!!).  A great bunch of folk, of all ages and levels of competence and a lovely teacher.  Hopefully the wet weather will hold well into next month so it can continue.

    KrisPy

    Stay positive, be strong

    KrisPy  

    Older man

  • Beautiful photo. Thank you. 

  • Finally cool enough to enjoy being outdoors. 

  • Hi  

    It’s so good to hear that you’ve made it to your fourth yoga session! It sounds like you’ve found something you’re really enjoying, and it’s lovely to hear about the benefits you’re already getting from it.

    Hopefully the weather stays kind and you’re able to enjoy plenty more sessions. Blush

    Best wishes,
    Dylan

    Macmillan's Online Community Team


  • The River Tay today looking toward Wades Bridge, a very pleasant walk indeed around Aberfeldy in Perthshire.  Didn’t see any beavers but they are about…

    Stay positive, be strong

    KrisPy  

    Older man

  • Hi KrisPy. Good photo of River Tay & the Wade Bridge. Pity you didn’t see any beavers. Going up to Glasgow a week today & then on to Aviemore on the Saturday. I’ll keep an eye out for beavers when I’m up there. Enjoy the rest of your break in Aberfeldy. 
    Best wishs

    Andy.  

  • Hello  

    I am further down the River Tay on the Fife Coastal Path looking across the River to Dundee. This is the railway bridge. The stumps of the bridge that collapsed in 1879 are on the far side.

    Enjoy your break

    Best wishes - Brian.

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