Walking Your Way to Better Health
Let's face it when you're drowning in contracts and your inbox won't stop filling up, hitting the gym is the last thing on your mind. I get it. As legal professionals, we're terrible at finding time for ourselves. Which is why walking might be the best and easiest thing for us to do.
Why Walking Actually Matters (No, Really)
By now you’re probably tired of hearing that walking is good for you but I’m here to remind you yet again why you should be doing it.
First off as legal professionals, we all know that stress is our constant companion and walking kicks those stress hormones to the curb. After a long meeting or hours of contract redlining, even a quick 10-minute walk can help clear your head in ways that scrolling through your phone never will.
Remember that complex issue where you had the breakthrough idea in the shower? Walking does that too. Your brain makes connections when you're moving that just don't happen when you're glued to your chair staring at a screen.
And let's talk about that 3PM energy crash. A quick walk around the block can help you get back on track and regain some energy.
How to Actually Make This Happen (When You Have No Time)
I know what you're thinking: "Great idea, but when exactly am I supposed to do this?”
Turn meetings into movement: Next time a colleague wants to meet suggest walking while talking.
Use your corporate campus: If you’re someone who works on-site, make the most of your company’s campus or building. Many company headquarters have walking paths or at least hallways you can lap. If you work from home, go walk around your neighborhood.
Defend your lunch break: Block off 30 minutes twice a week for a non-negotiable walk. Treat it like a meeting.
The elevator boycott: Unless you're carrying something heavy or pressed for time, take the stairs.
The bottom line? Your brilliant legal mind depends on a functioning body. Walking can be a practical tool that helps you show up as your best self. Your strategic advice might define your value to the business, but your well-being defines your value to yourself.
What's your first walking meeting going to be about?
