Leaving phones behind for 'silent walking': A new social media trend?
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In today’s digital world, it’s becoming more difficult to put the smartphone down for even a few minutes. Without constantly being connected online, some of us might fear missing out on a lot.
However, a new social media trend is encouraging younger people to take a step back from technology.
This might be the newest craze to hit the youth—leaving their phones at home and heading out for a 'silent walk'.
The trendsetter of this new craze is Los Angeles-based 28-year-old podcast host Mady Maio.
Taking to the platform, she challenged her almost 50,000 followers to participate in the ‘movement’, which consists of taking a walk and leaving all distractions entirely behind.
She explained in a video online, ‘My sweet boyfriend challenged me to walk without distractions. No air pods, no podcast, no music: just me, myself and I.’
Mady described her experience of trying it: ‘The first two minutes are mayhem. Your mind is racing, you're going to have anxiety. But something happens after two minutes where your brain just gets into this flow state and suddenly you can hear yourself.'
Her post was viewed over 500,000 times (before it was deleted), and her challenge has been accepted by several social media personalities, posting videos and stories of them taking breaks from their phones and doing a 'silent walk'.
Arielle Lorre, another podcast host, has proposed her take on the concept, which she called the ‘silent girl walk’.
According to her, the 'benefits of being in nature were indisputable', but it is a 'rare thing to be outside these days without being distracted.'
The trend had taken off online, and it’s now being spoken about as a ‘wellness trend.’
One person said that walking ‘saved her life’ after her divorce and that she had to ‘build up her ability to walk in silence.’
A woman also described her silent walking for 30 minutes as a ‘session.’
Another user thanked Mady for making this trend, saying ‘Mady Maio you started something great!!’
‘It’s literally the best!! I walk all the time and love my silent walking time,’ another commented.
However, some aren’t too thrilled by this new trend. Some said that Mady is taking credit for something that has always been done for the longest time.
One commented, ‘Gen X was silent walking before it was cool.’
‘OMG... This is not new... Get over it,’ said another user.
You can watch the video below:
Despite the ongoing social media craze, walking has long been considered an exercise regime and it brings a lot of health benefits. In our previous story, one woman lost almost 30 kg with one simple change in her daily routine—walking. You can check out her story here.
What do you think of this ‘new’ social media trend? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
However, a new social media trend is encouraging younger people to take a step back from technology.
This might be the newest craze to hit the youth—leaving their phones at home and heading out for a 'silent walk'.
The trendsetter of this new craze is Los Angeles-based 28-year-old podcast host Mady Maio.
Taking to the platform, she challenged her almost 50,000 followers to participate in the ‘movement’, which consists of taking a walk and leaving all distractions entirely behind.
Mady Maio introduced the ‘silent walk’, which involves walking without any gadgets. Credit: Unsplash
She explained in a video online, ‘My sweet boyfriend challenged me to walk without distractions. No air pods, no podcast, no music: just me, myself and I.’
Mady described her experience of trying it: ‘The first two minutes are mayhem. Your mind is racing, you're going to have anxiety. But something happens after two minutes where your brain just gets into this flow state and suddenly you can hear yourself.'
Her post was viewed over 500,000 times (before it was deleted), and her challenge has been accepted by several social media personalities, posting videos and stories of them taking breaks from their phones and doing a 'silent walk'.
Arielle Lorre, another podcast host, has proposed her take on the concept, which she called the ‘silent girl walk’.
According to her, the 'benefits of being in nature were indisputable', but it is a 'rare thing to be outside these days without being distracted.'
Social media personalities took part in the ‘silent walk’ movement. Credit: TikTok
The trend had taken off online, and it’s now being spoken about as a ‘wellness trend.’
One person said that walking ‘saved her life’ after her divorce and that she had to ‘build up her ability to walk in silence.’
A woman also described her silent walking for 30 minutes as a ‘session.’
Another user thanked Mady for making this trend, saying ‘Mady Maio you started something great!!’
‘It’s literally the best!! I walk all the time and love my silent walking time,’ another commented.
However, some aren’t too thrilled by this new trend. Some said that Mady is taking credit for something that has always been done for the longest time.
One commented, ‘Gen X was silent walking before it was cool.’
‘OMG... This is not new... Get over it,’ said another user.
You can watch the video below:
Despite the ongoing social media craze, walking has long been considered an exercise regime and it brings a lot of health benefits. In our previous story, one woman lost almost 30 kg with one simple change in her daily routine—walking. You can check out her story here.
What do you think of this ‘new’ social media trend? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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