Real Scott

 Please enable Javascript and Flash to view this Viddler video.

An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.
                                                                 Henry David Thoreau

7 Reasons to walk

1. Walking reduces stress and increases endorphins (your bodies natural pain killers)

2. Walking is a great preventative medicine. Studies show that walking improves circulation reducing chances of heart attack and is known to reduce the chance of getting cancer.

3. Walking is a great way to lose weight. Moderate to brisk walking raises your metabolism and burns calories. It also increases muscle tussue wihich futher burns more calories when resting.

4. Walking makes you smarter- A study of people over 60 funded by the National Council on Aging-  the result was that people were mentally sharper after taking up a walking program.

5. Walking makes you sexier- the aforementioned endorphin rush as well as increased confidence gained from the healthier lifestyle and loss of exess pounds may lead to an increased sex drive. Obviousley the fit person is usally more atractive than one who isn’t. In men walking  can Prevent Erectile Dysfunction.  

 6. Walking increases your overall sense of well being. According to the influencers  a study was done and the respondants all believed that they would receive no increased level of life satisfaction if they walked everyday but believed a $30,000  pay increase would improve their life satisfaction. The study actaully found that the people that walked everyday actually felt an elevated overall sense of life satisfaction. No increase in satisfaction was reported by those that received the raise. In fact $60,000 lifestyle increase  many of those that received the raise actually increased stress levels and reduced overall life satisfaction.

7. Walking may lead to the pay increase you were looking for. Walking gives you the much needed time to decompress your mind. Combined with creative visualization walking can be the time to crystalize your goals and create a plan of action. That way you can give yourself a raise and do it on your terms.