
Go for a run or do some other form of exercise in public.
π Anywhereπ Repeatableπ€ All ages
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Exercising in public helps you realize that most people are focused on their own activities rather than judging yours. Start with familiar routes or parks where you feel comfortable, and remember that seeing others being active often inspires rather than intimidates people.
Difficulty
18/100Easy
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Cost
Free
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Time
30min
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People
1β1
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
None needed
People who tried this
βToday, after a long journey I went on my first ever walk/run. My pace was all over the place, I mostly walked, and it took almost a half mile of walking before I worked up the courage to be seen running in public but I did it anyway. I walked with the fear, I ran with the doubt and anxiety, and when I tuckered out after my "measly" 30 - 60 seconds of running and began to walk I felt it melt away and turn into a attention toward my body and an appreciation for all its carried me through.β
βIn my thirties and forties I dabbled in running, never getting serious. Still, I couldnβt help myself in my pre-dawn walks, often shifting to short runs. Because no one could see me, I was free to move my body. Those adolescent feelings of negative self-image die hard. Today, the taunting of my poor athletic skills and my husky childhood body still lurk within my psyche.β
Similar challenges

Join a gym or other type of class, even if youβre feeling self-conscious.

Go out in public and do something that will attract attention to you.

Talk on the phone in public, even if it feels awkward.

Meditate in public.

Jog for 20 minutes in your local park.

Go to a crowded place, such as a mall or busy street, and try to relax and have fun.

Participate in a community walk or run event.

Attend a fitness class.

Do something that you know will make you look foolish.
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