Wonderful information! We have walking groups here in my town, and our local hospital, in conjunction with a local foundation, accept our walking steps and/or time and then convert that, with NO administrative costs, to local families living with cancer. Families can pay for gas, wigs, other costs. We’re walking every day!
What an amazing thing to do! So, at the same time as doing yourself a favour by being active and walking, you're helping local families in need. Truly inspirational! Thank you, Ginevra, for telling us about that. How can I find out more about this altruistic system?
Patricia, my dynamo cousin started this by approaching the local hospital and an Oregon Foundation to raise money for families living with cancer. Walking groups operate from April to October, and we also have Mobility/Strength training for seniors throughout portions of each year funded by a couple of very cool events in this small community. I always say small, rural towns are “resource poor and service rich.” After the local hospital came on board, lovely cousin approached a large cancer center in Portland, and they came on board. Walking groups are small and usually neighborhood based. Let me know if you want to contact my cousin, Donna. She sure knows how to get people moving!
These are really great "what not to do" recommendations, Patricia. I have a serious book acquisition problem. I have so many books, there is no way I will be able to read the in my lifetime, but that doesn't stop me. I also avail myself of the library for both physical and digital books. Admitting you have a problem is the first step, right?
I love your walking challenge. It's totally doable, which is wonderful! I also like to walk backwards. I've never researched it, so you've given me an idea that I may write about in the future. Thanks!
I have that same addiction, Daria. I love books! We should start a Books Anonymous group and when one of us is in danger of buying a book, ring BA and get help! I had to downsize in the last five years, getting rid of my books was the hardest thing I had to do, but I did it. I sold some, donated loads to my local arts and community venue to raise funds, and I had to keep some I couldn’t part with. Still, the few bookshelves I have now are beginning to groan under the new acquisitions.
So you like to walk backwards. That’s interesting. Of course you must write about it, we are here to inspire each other. I’m glad you enjoyed my AVOID recommendations. :-)
Thank you for this useful response. Like you, I always have in mind what I want to get accomplished, and at the end of the day, I check back to see if I managed it.
As for backwards walking, it's good to hear from someone who has done it for a while and can vouch for it's benefits. Can I ask how you do it? On a treadmill, indoors but not on a treadmill, or outdoors?
I always enjoy your tips, especially when I realise I already do them (not always the case, but sometimes), but I was interested to see your mention of walking backwards. A friend (who is also my former yoga teacher) taught me to do this when we went walking in the park. It feels very awkward but somehow soothing. You will see a mention of it in my pinned post on standing on my head.
Hi Ann, I'm sure that as we have a similar mindset about ageing you will already be doing most of my suggestions. Backwards walking is fairly new to me, interesting that your yoga teacher suggested you try it and you seemed to quite like it. I'll check out your pinned post. :-)
It’s basically about what standing on your head does for you but my yoga teacher suggested it was similar to walking backwards because both make your body work in a different direction.
So interesting about walking backwards. Going to give it a go. Maybe it could be part of another challenge? The best piece of advice for me, of what to avoid, is the one about the news. I need reminding of it constantly. That I can't make a difference and consuming endless bad news doesn't help the situation and definitely makes me feel terrible. It is just so compelling. And then there is the feeling that I don't want to stick my head in the sand and just ignore what's going on. Finding the balance between being informed and being obsessed is the hardest thing. Thank you for compiling this list.
I agree, it's a balance between staying informed of what's going on and knowing more than you really want to know for peace of mind. I do believe, though, that switching off sometimes is the only way to cope. Walking backwards as part of a new challenge? Good suggestion. I'll add it to the list of ideas. I appreciate your input, Jennifer.
As an avid believer in science, I have to disagree, though I think we may have rushed into the Covid injections perhaps too soon? But that's a whole other issue.
Wonderful information! We have walking groups here in my town, and our local hospital, in conjunction with a local foundation, accept our walking steps and/or time and then convert that, with NO administrative costs, to local families living with cancer. Families can pay for gas, wigs, other costs. We’re walking every day!
What an amazing thing to do! So, at the same time as doing yourself a favour by being active and walking, you're helping local families in need. Truly inspirational! Thank you, Ginevra, for telling us about that. How can I find out more about this altruistic system?
Patricia, my dynamo cousin started this by approaching the local hospital and an Oregon Foundation to raise money for families living with cancer. Walking groups operate from April to October, and we also have Mobility/Strength training for seniors throughout portions of each year funded by a couple of very cool events in this small community. I always say small, rural towns are “resource poor and service rich.” After the local hospital came on board, lovely cousin approached a large cancer center in Portland, and they came on board. Walking groups are small and usually neighborhood based. Let me know if you want to contact my cousin, Donna. She sure knows how to get people moving!
Great article. I like to walk backwards on my beach sometimes. Flat and no obstacles.
These are really great "what not to do" recommendations, Patricia. I have a serious book acquisition problem. I have so many books, there is no way I will be able to read the in my lifetime, but that doesn't stop me. I also avail myself of the library for both physical and digital books. Admitting you have a problem is the first step, right?
I love your walking challenge. It's totally doable, which is wonderful! I also like to walk backwards. I've never researched it, so you've given me an idea that I may write about in the future. Thanks!
I have that same addiction, Daria. I love books! We should start a Books Anonymous group and when one of us is in danger of buying a book, ring BA and get help! I had to downsize in the last five years, getting rid of my books was the hardest thing I had to do, but I did it. I sold some, donated loads to my local arts and community venue to raise funds, and I had to keep some I couldn’t part with. Still, the few bookshelves I have now are beginning to groan under the new acquisitions.
So you like to walk backwards. That’s interesting. Of course you must write about it, we are here to inspire each other. I’m glad you enjoyed my AVOID recommendations. :-)
I like the group idea, Patricia. I’m in need of an intervention so I don’t go wild at a library book sale on Friday. I DO NOT NEED MORE BOOKS!
My Purpose is my reason for doing important and meaningful activities everyday. I’d be lost without focusing on what I want to get accomplished.
I started walking backwards two years ago and it’s a game changer. It strengthens my knee, glutes, lower back muscles and improves my balance.
Thank you for this useful response. Like you, I always have in mind what I want to get accomplished, and at the end of the day, I check back to see if I managed it.
As for backwards walking, it's good to hear from someone who has done it for a while and can vouch for it's benefits. Can I ask how you do it? On a treadmill, indoors but not on a treadmill, or outdoors?
I always enjoy your tips, especially when I realise I already do them (not always the case, but sometimes), but I was interested to see your mention of walking backwards. A friend (who is also my former yoga teacher) taught me to do this when we went walking in the park. It feels very awkward but somehow soothing. You will see a mention of it in my pinned post on standing on my head.
Hi Ann, I'm sure that as we have a similar mindset about ageing you will already be doing most of my suggestions. Backwards walking is fairly new to me, interesting that your yoga teacher suggested you try it and you seemed to quite like it. I'll check out your pinned post. :-)
It’s basically about what standing on your head does for you but my yoga teacher suggested it was similar to walking backwards because both make your body work in a different direction.
So interesting about walking backwards. Going to give it a go. Maybe it could be part of another challenge? The best piece of advice for me, of what to avoid, is the one about the news. I need reminding of it constantly. That I can't make a difference and consuming endless bad news doesn't help the situation and definitely makes me feel terrible. It is just so compelling. And then there is the feeling that I don't want to stick my head in the sand and just ignore what's going on. Finding the balance between being informed and being obsessed is the hardest thing. Thank you for compiling this list.
I agree, it's a balance between staying informed of what's going on and knowing more than you really want to know for peace of mind. I do believe, though, that switching off sometimes is the only way to cope. Walking backwards as part of a new challenge? Good suggestion. I'll add it to the list of ideas. I appreciate your input, Jennifer.
Vaccinations are not healthy; you’re injecting poisins into your body!
As an avid believer in science, I have to disagree, though I think we may have rushed into the Covid injections perhaps too soon? But that's a whole other issue.
There actually is no science to vaccines. False studies aligned to fit business models. You’ll be amazed when you start doing candid research.
Thank you, Barbara. That's good to hear 🥰