On foot
Take the same walk twice
A route changes when you stop trying to finish it. Notice the trees that have lost their leaves, the direction of the light and the small streets you usually pass. A short loop can hold more than you expect.
Leave enough time to turn down an unfamiliar path. Keep the route simple, and choose a distance that leaves some energy for the journey home.
In your bag
Bring less, notice more
Comfortable shoes, water and a layer for the weather are a good beginning. A small notebook gives you somewhere to put a thought without opening a screen. Write one sentence about something you noticed.