Join Julia Bradbury as she leads you through the walk of our lifetimes. There's a lot of talk about how we all must connect more with nature. But what does that mean? How do you do it? & what does it do for you in return? Can something as simple as going for a walk really improve your life? The simple answer is: YES. Walk Yourself Happy will explain the elemental link between our own health
- both physical & mental
- & the natural world. Julia knows first-hand the profound impact of nature: it has helped her survive breast cancer, overcome infertility & continue through failed IVF treatments; it balances the soul & acts as a confidante & therapist. Through science-backed information, practical tips & Julia's own story, Walk Yourself Happy will explore how nature can soothe anxiety & stress, how a mountain or a tree can keep you company in times of grief, & the importance of building nature into your everyday life, so you eat well, sleep better & move more. Walking, one of the most accessible activities for most of us, is the fastest & easiest way to embed yourself in nature. You don't need expertise or equipment; you just need to put one foot in front of another. You don't need an epic landscape either, you can walk down the street or in your local green space. Though, as you will learn from this book, a walk in the park is rarely just that. We all have shocks & surprises that stop us in our tracks, make us question who we are & why we are here. In walking, we have the power to change our pace. & when we do that, we can find union with nature, camaraderie with friends & a form of intimacy with self. We can walk ourselves happy & we can walk ourselves healthy, & we can rekindle the innate bonds, all-but extinguished by modern living, that we have always had to our natural environment. We can start today.