A 20min reflective walk

I wasn't feeling "all that" this morning so decided to head to the local beach for a blast of sea air and to clear my thoughts...

Inspired by Michelle Lucas's passion for creative reflection and encouragement of movement-based reflection as a legitimate alternative to journalling, I followed the following prompts for a "kinaesthetic" reflection and felt restored and at peace as a consequence.

Why not have a go yourself....

1. Set an intention – Name the focus for this walk.

For example: “I’m reflecting on ____ ”.

2. Arrive in your body – Walk for one minute noticing feet, breath and posture.

Let your attention settle into the rhythm of moving.

3. Savour – What’s going well that you want to savour?

Walk for five minutes. Say thoughts aloud or record a voice note.

4. Unpick – What’s been tricky that you want to unpick?

Walk for five minutes. Notice where you feel tension or ease as clues.

5. Prepare – What’s coming up that you want to prepare for?

Walk for five minutes. Picture the scenario and the first useful step.

6. Resource – How are you managing your self-care?

Slow your pace for two minutes. Ask: “What will keep me resourced (today/this week, etc)”.

7. Capture – Finish with 3-2-1.

• Three observations.

• Two insights.

• One next action you will take today.