Getting outside and moving forward – whether you’re walking, rolling in a wheelchair, biking, or even driving with the windows down – is a powerful way to lift your mood. Many people underestimate the impact of just being in the open air and making steady forward progress.

Dr. Andrew Huberman from Stanford University explains a fascinating brain hack that reinforces this. As you move forward and your eyes naturally scan left to right, it activates neural circuits that calm the brain, reducing stress and increasing resilience. This subtle effect can make a big difference in how grounded and focused you feel.