Exercise rejuvenates the body and the mind. A simple 30-minute walk has beneficial effects. Physiologically, walking provides aerobic exercise to boost your mood, and the endorphins released help relieve pain while they create a sense of well-being.

The benefits of walking include:

• It reduces stress
• It clears your mind
• It gives you an opportunity to tap into your creative side
• It helps you generate new ideas
• It lets you solve problems on foot

Source: Stressed Out About the NCLEX-RN®, HCPro Inc., 2007. For more information on our series of Stressed Out books, visit www.stressedoutnurses.com