As you alluded to, i have read studies that walking, originally purposed for navigation and hunting. We are programmed to use all our neural powers to focus on tracking animals or not getting eaten by said animals etc. All this leads to a very focused mind and problems seem way easier to negotiate.
I walk an average of 8 miles a day at work including the walk to and from. It’s also physical pushing, lifting, some squatting. I chose this deliberately and there are countless benefits but one that stands out is I sleep like a rock. On Saturday I do yoga and Qigong at the wilderness preserve and Sunday my boyfriend picks me up for dates which includes being outside many times. ❤ I refuse to ever work a desk job again and I refuse to grow old before my time. Stay active folks. The joint and muscle pain of atrophy is truly debilitating. The slight soreness of using your body is a wonderful feeling. Yes I have lots of processing time ❤
I'm an avid hiker, try to do 3 big climbs a week. It's absolutely my therapy and helps me sort through my anxious thoughts or a problem I'm dealing with. Can't recommend walking/hiking enough, especially when you're going through something hard!
I feel in London and I’m a nurse assistant/ phlebotomist working in community, I do lots of walking every day from patient to patient and I find it very relaxing and therapeutic even though sometimes my backpack feels heavy with all my work gear.
I've been doing this intuitively for decades. The more difficult, creative and time consuming the project I'm doing is, the more random "pointless" walking, bike riding and driving I seem to do. Having the mind and body partially distracted while being able to think and make subconscious connections is often more valuable than remaining at your work station hacking away. It resets and reprioritizes your next session.
I get tired easily and lose my focus. Walking outside helps me a lot, it boosts my energy, increases my focus, helps with my vision too. I feel very relaxed and calm after walks. I feel like my brain is decluttered and it makes me more productive. I don't walk for very long distance. I also live in a small town, my walks are loops in our yard and sometimes around neighbourhood.
The Native Americans lived life according to the 4 winds: N, S, E, W. Each brings a different season and activities. Summer is time to act, fall to sow what's reaped, winter to rest and spring to prepare. Picked a copy of the book Earth Astrology, basically taking traditional zodiac but applies to Native traditions, and it's been helping me be able divide my year into chunks. Much more palatable than looking at one unceasing rerun over and over and over until death 😊
I now understand why your shorts often look like hostage videos. You're out on a walk, have a thought, and stop to record. Makes sense. Seems to work well. Keep walking!
Ryan, i'm sure, you can do that podcast walking with your guests anywere, and maybe it will be more insightful for you and everyone who will watch videos)
I teach art at the middle school level just west of Chicago. I work until 3 pm basically. I absolutely love my job. It allows me to actually have a life outside of work.
Hi! There is a beautiful sample in Ryan's videos. They sound like bell chimes and has appeared in several videos. It is so hypnotizing and beautiful that a few minutes of listening captivates me.
It has to do with movement - and the brain taking in changing audio-visuals cues. I got the same benefits being on a train, looking outside, or driving on a country road. When I travel (move) freely, I’m happy. When I’m still, or stuck in traffic, not so much.
Seasonal podcasts work just fine for the exact reason Cal notes, push not pull, it's an effortless engagement. Similar to Revisionist History, Malcolm Gladwells podcast which does not air year round. Personally I don't necessarily listen to podcasts as they're posted, I often scroll through my subscriptions and select ep at random.
