• adj16@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    I know this is a joke, but also I want to see how she is in 6 months. An interruption to your current monotony could be all it takes - once you settle back into routine, will you still be fixed?

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      6 months ago

      Lots of walking to and from places throughout your day is super good for your physical and mental health, all else being equal. Afterall, we’re descended from nomads.

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        6 months ago

        There’s a balance to be struck, I think most people myself included would benefit from more walking and standing but I remember reading that a study showed people who are on their feet all the time for work had more joint problems. Which isn’t surprising.

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          6 months ago

          For sure, for sure. Neither extreme is good for you.

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      6 months ago

      A good thing about walking is that there are so many more possible routes than with driving so the monotony can continually be remediated.

      And since it’s personable, unlike sitting in a car alone, each walk could automatically be novel.

      I would argue the monotony may take much longer than before to appear.

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        6 months ago

        Even walking the same route is enjoyable. You get to notice the small things - moonrise, birds, people walking the same or opposite way each day

        I’m 30 km from my workplace so I cycle, and have a choice of about three paths. When I travel at the same time, same way, I see the same people walking their dogs, jogging, cycling (passing me; me passing them)

        It’s the shallowest acquaintance, but still nice