“Silent Walking” is Trending…It’s Just Going for a Walk Without Your Phone

This was common for older generations growing up.

There’s a new movement taking Gen Z by storm  called “silent walking”…but you’ve probably heard of this before. It’s going out for a walk and leaving your phone at home. That’s it, just walking without the distraction of a smartphone in your pocket and without listening to music or podcasts for at least 30 minutes. It seems simple but it’s hard to separate anyone from their phones these days, especially Gen Z. Obviously, this was common for older generations growing up. The benefits to “silent walking” include heightened senses, including hearing and smelling and mental boosts from clearer thinking.