Exercise and Job Search
Being unemployed has many challenges and some people experience depression. One way to alleviate the symptoms of depression is to participate in regular exercise and connect with people socially. You don’t have to join a gym or an exercise group to reap the benefits. Here is a list of free exercises that you can do to keep yourself active and mentally well as you job search.
- Walk to the Career Centre if you live close by.
- Drive to the Career Centre, attend a workshop and then go walk the boardwalk at the beach.
- Have you ever walked through the bird sanctuary? It is a beautiful gem in Parksville.
- Feeling adventurous? Walk through the many trails in the area: Englishman River, Rathtrevor or Springwood trail.
- Check out the new trail that goes from Springwood School in Parksville to Coombs Market, great for walking, running or biking.
- Walk or run the stairs at the end of Doehle Avenue in Parksville.
- Sole Sisters drop in walking group offers guide trail walks, organized by the Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association. Wednesday from 10 am to 11 am. Contact Kim Longmuir at 250.248.8515 or email kimlongmuir@telus.net .
- Utilize the free exercise equipment at the beach.
