10,000 Steps Is a Myth--Here's How Much You Should Be Walking

[SparkPeople.com::The Weekly Spark]( [Smarter Social]( There are many ways people use social media. But if you have a lot of connections that use their profiles to discuss body image or post perfectly posed bikini photos, it could start to affect your self-confidence. Before you shun Facebook and Instagram forever, though, know that social media has the potential to actually build you up! These five tips from the experts will help you clean up your social media feed so you can gain confidence and connect with like-minded friends. [+ Read More]( [From the desk of: Alicia Capetillo, Editor-in-Chief SparkPeople]( I guess there's no denying it anymore--fall is officially upon us. Instead of sobbing as you put away your white for the next few months, why not embrace change with a new workout? If you've been running in the park, why not recruit some new muscle groups with a power yoga class? Love swimming? Try spinning! We live in an age where the fitness craze is at an all-time high, which means there are plenty of new studios and workouts to test out. Adopt a back-to-school mentality this week and sign up for a free trial at that new Orangetheory down the block or check out a local park for walking group or tennis opportunities. Get out of your comfort zone and fall in love with something new! [10,000 Steps Is a Myth]( Think 10,000 steps is the only benchmark for success? Think again. The origin story of aiming for 10,000 steps might surprise you, but there are plenty of health goals that will actually positively impact your life. While you should be actively working to walk and stand more often, these four better benchmarks will help you work toward better physical and mental health daily. [+ Read More]( [Take a Time-Out]( When your ever-growing task list and ever-shrinking window of time have you feeling like you're bailing water from a sinking boat, your first impulse might be to bail faster. But that's not the only option. Discovering how to step aside could actually be the key to becoming more productive and decreasing your stress levels. [+ Read More]( [Money, Money, Money]( If you're in debt, horrible at budgeting or living paycheck-to-paycheck, the term ''financial freedom'' might sound like a fantasy. The key to gaining control of your finances and securing your future can be yours--all it takes is some education and preparation. Get started today with these 11 expert tips and thank us later! [+ Read More]( [You Spin Me Right Round]( [Jab, Jab, Punch!]( [Get Your ''Om'' On]( GET OUR BEST: [Like on Facebook]([Pin on Pinterest]([Follow on Instagram]( SparkPeople Apps]( your Food]( [Redeem Your SparkPoints]( [Unsubscribe]( © 2019 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. [Terms]( | [Privacy]( | [Manage Emails]( 310 Culvert St., Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202