I used to be the kind of person who struggled to get out of bed. The snooze button on my alarm was my best friend, and every morning felt like punishment ,But then everything changed when I decided just to try something different for a week, I would wake up very early and go on a short morning walk.
That one week has turned into months now, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best habits I’ve ever picked up. At first, I thought I was doing it for the exercise, but it has become so much more than that. There’s something about the early morning air fresh, quiet, and peaceful that resets my whole mood.
The first few days were hard. I had to fight the urge to go back to sleep. My legs were heavy, and my body kept asking, “Why are we doing this again?” But each day got easier. I started looking forward to those walks. And soon, it wasn’t just about walking anymore. I started listening to audio books and the morning news while I walked. That simple addition helped me kill two birds with one stone: I was getting my body moving and feeding my mind at the same time.
There is this certain kind of magic that comes with walking while the world is still very quiet ,The streets are almost empty, the breeze is cool, and the birds are doing their morning songs. It gives this space to think, to plan, or to be still in your own mind. Sometimes, I find myself solving problems that have been bothering me for many days, just by letting my mind wander when I am on these walks.
Some people around me started noticing the change too. I was more energetic during the day. I wasn’t snapping as often, and I had a calmness that even I didn’t realize was growing in me. It was like all the noise in my head had reduced. I was sleeping better too. The walk tired me out just enough to fall asleep peacefully at night, and the early start helped fix my sleeping schedule naturally.
I think the biggest surprise of all was how this habit helped with discipline. Waking up early to walk every day wasn’t just about exercise or routine it was about showing up for myself. It reminded me that if I could do this consistently, I could do other hard things too.
Now, if I miss a day, I feel it. My body automatically misses the movement, and also my mind misses the clarity. Morning walks are no longer just a habit. They have become a part of who I am.
I didn’t expect one small change to have such a big impact. But it did. And I’m glad I didn’t give up after the first few days.
image is mine
