How to Dress for Natures Trails and City Streets with Merrell
As we deal with the daily struggle of keeping up with the race called life, it can often feel challenging fitting everything into our schedules. Whether you are a mom dealing with picking up and taking your kids to their daily activities, a student who is balancing between studying and working, or a young professional trying to climb that corporate ladder - life seldom pauses.
However, making time to take in the great outdoors is essential for giving your body a break to breathe and recharge. Afterall, in the words of Gary Snyder, “Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”
In this blog, we give you some easy tips on how to incorporate some outdoor recharging time into your daily routine - and how to stay committed to these goals!
Easy Ways to Spend Time Outdoors Everyday
1. The Early Bird Catches the Worm
Now, before we lose you, you don’t have to be a morning person for this to work.
Believe it or not, not everyone is born a lover of mornings. However, over time, as you gradually train yourself to wake up earlier, you may start to appreciate the small things—the crisp morning air, the cheerful birds chirping, and the solitude of quiet mornings outdoors.
Plus, nobody’s saying you need to wake up at 4 a.m. every day and run 10km. But a simple 10-minute walk around the neighbourhood can really help you wake up, feel refreshed, and get into the right mindset for the day.
2. Beat The Lunch Slump
Another way to get some outdoor time is by using a few minutes of your lunch break to step outside and breathe in some fresh air.
Many of us fall into the habit of staying glued to our screens, perhaps even eating lunch while working. Taking a few moments to unplug—whether it’s enjoying lunch outdoors or going for a short walk around the block—is a great way to boost your step count and give your eyes a rest from the screen!
3. Wind Down as A Family
What could be better than combining two activities into one convenient and fun experience?
After coming home from a long day of work, many families still try to fit in some quality time together. Well, what better way to do this than by enjoying some time outdoors as a family?
Ditch the TV at least three times a week, and instead, take a walk to your local park—your body will thank you, and it might even improve your little ones' bedtime routine!
How To Stay Committed To Your Outdoor Goals
After reading our simple tips on how to conveniently introduce more outdoor time into your everyday routine, you might be wondering how to stay on track. After all, it’s often easier said than done. Many people start off strong when setting these goals, only to slowly fizzle out as the year progresses.
Well, our answer is simple: don’t just talk a big game—dress for it too!
You might be surprised at how something as simple as dressing for an activity can help you stay determined to follow through with your plans. Think of it as a way to hold yourself accountable. Now, we’re not suggesting you wear cycling shorts to the office, but we do have some stylish clothing items in mind.
Our range of Merrell footwear provides the comfort you need when you’re on your feet all day, while still looking stylish enough for everyday wear.
The unique colour combinations and distinctive design features allow our footwear to transcend the label of being just for activities. Now, people enjoy strutting around in their Merrells for day-to-day errands.
Take our Agility Peak 5 range, available in stunning colour combos such as Peach/Spray or Adobe Rose , which pair superbly with trousers and a blazer. Or wear our Moab Speed 2 with jeans, a t-shirt, and perhaps a puffer jacket.
We’d even say our lovely summery colours, like our Morphlite in Mentha/Peach
, would look amazing with a flowy dress!
Whatever you choose to wear during the day, as long as you have the right footwear, you’ll feel motivated to enjoy more time outdoors.
The key to remember is that spending time outdoors doesn’t always mean a heavy, sweaty session. Start simple and build from there.
How Will You Incorporate Some Outdoor Time?
So, we are interested to know, how will you incorporate some much-needed time spent in nature?
Are you considering becoming a morning person? Or perhaps changing up your family evenings? Or maybe you’ve discovered another convenient way to incorporate an outdoor activity into your busy schedule.
Whatever it may be, we want to know. So, tag us on social media and share your outdoor adventures with us!
