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Awe Walks

20-min walk looking at what amazes you — increases happiness, reduces anxiety.

20 min Beginner

Goal

Activate therapeutic awe of the world.

Steps

  1. 1
    Walk in nature or pretty street.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Positive emotion.

Evidence base

School: Positive Psychology

Founders: Dacher Keltner (2020)

Keltner UC Berkeley 2020.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Awe Walks" take?
This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced solo in a Somatic format.
When will I notice the effect of "Awe Walks"?
Positive emotion. In the short term: Less anxiety.
Is "Awe Walks" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Positive Psychology (Dacher Keltner (2020)). Keltner UC Berkeley 2020.
Is "Awe Walks" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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