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Research confirms this connection showing that walking helps get the creative juices flowing. Here’s how to transform your everyday walks into creative adventures!
Pick a colour before you head out. Take photos of everything you see in that colour. Try blue one day, yellow the next. You’ll start noticing things you’ve walked past a hundred times before! From cheerful front doors to quirky street art.
Stuck on a problem? Take it for a walk! Think about a challenge you’re facing at work or home. Your next big idea might come to you mid-stride!
Find a favourite spot along your regular route – perhaps a beautiful tree or a community garden. Take a photo of it today. Come back next week, next month, next season. Watch how it changes! You can create a cool visual timeline of your favourite local spot.
Look up! What shapes do you see in the clouds? A dragon? A face? A giant ice cream cone? Cloud watching is relaxing and sparks your imagination. It’s not just for kids!
Walking provides the perfect opportunity to gather interesting natural materials. Beach walks might have sea glass and shells. Parks may offer interesting leaves, pinecones, or stones. Display them at home or use them for crafts later.
You don’t need to be an artist to enjoy sketching on your walks. Bring a small notebook and pencil, and when something catches your eye, take a moment to sketch it. Quick drawings of things like, flowers or buildings will help you take notice of the places you walk and create lasting memories.
Create a haiku about what you see (three lines: 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables). Or just jot down interesting words that pop into your head. Walking makes words flow!
Don’t keep your creativity to yourself. Share your favourite photos, sketches, or discoveries on social media or with friends. Your creative approach might just inspire others on their own daily walks.
