43 Essential Tips for Walking Alone if You’re Nervous
Want to get outside and go walking alone, but feel nervous about getting lost / hurt / bored? Let me help…
It’s funny to think that we all dream of travelling to far off places but rarely do we give our backyards, neighbourhoods and cities much thought (until 2020 hit of course). When we do make our way overseas, we sometimes blitz through attractions via trains, buses and car rentals. What happened to the good, old-fashioned way of exploring – walking?
With our wanderlust stifled due to the pandemic, many people finally realised the freedom in walking their locale (me included).
It’s not as easy for some people though. Whereas some waltz along with confidence and earphones, others find it intimidating to be out walking alone. Depending on where you live, your life experiences, and who else is around, walking alone can actually feel pretty overwhelming.
I actually love walking alone – it gives me chance to listen to my podcasts, to gather my thoughts, and to go at a pace that suits me, to where I want. I’ve walked alone all over the world and so want to share some tips for anyone who’s feeling anxious at the prospect of solo walking, whether that’s in the city or the countryside.
Benefits of walking alone
Walking in general has plenty of health benefits, but why walk alone? Simply put: you can focus on you.
There’s no pressure to be good company or to compromise on the route. You don’t have to think about anything or anyone else that you don’t want to. Reduced noise makes reflection easier too; there’s no running away from conversations with yourself.
