Stuck in Your Head? Here’s How Movement Can Get You Unstuck

Maz Miller
Jun 19
2 min read

Updated: Jun 23

We all get stuck sometimes. Mentally stuck. Emotionally stuck. Feeling like we’re replaying the same thoughts, worries, or decisions on a loop. When your mind feels heavy and your emotions feel tangled, the answer might be simpler than you think: movement.

At Walking Session, we’ve seen the incredible shift that happens when clients begin walking while talking. It’s not just about changing scenery – it’s about changing state.

Walking Interrupts the Loop

When you're physically stuck, your mind often follows. Movement signals your brain that you're no longer frozen. It breaks the cycle of rumination, inviting new thoughts to enter. It literally helps your mind move forward.

Shifting Energy, Shifting Mood

Ever notice how a brisk walk can lighten your mood? That’s because walking regulates your nervous system and increases oxygen to your brain. Even a short walk can release tension and offer mental clarity that sitting still cannot.

Creates Distance From Overwhelm

When you’re sitting with your thoughts, it can feel like you’re drowning in them. But when you’re moving, your environment changes moment by moment. This gives your brain a subtle reminder: things are shifting. You are capable of movement, progress, and change.

Therapy That Moves With You

Talking to a psychologist while walking can turn mental stuckness into momentum. Without the pressure of face-to-face interaction, many clients feel freer to open up. Walking creates a rhythm that supports emotional flow and helps bring deeper insights to the surface.