Who would have thought taking the stairs could help you climb the corporate ladder?

According to holidayinsights.com, "The primary goal of this special day, is to encourage you and me to improve our health, by leaving the elevator behind, and walking up the stairs. Walking up and down stairs, instead of using of the elevator or escalator, is a non-impact activity that most of us can do. It helps us tone our muscles, maintain or even lose weight, and contribute to cardio-vascular health."

But there are added benefits to taking the stairs many don't consider. Light exercise is proven to have positive impacts on your energy levels. In a study published in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics in 2008, University of Georgia researchers found that inactive folks who normally complained of fatigue could increase energy by 20% while decreasing fatigue by as much as 65% by simply participating in regular, low-intensity exercise. For those of us with hectic morning schedules, a trip up the stairs is an ideal way to satiate our body's need for low-intensity exercise. With higher levels of energy, there's no limit to the work you'll be capable of!

It's incredible to fathom the profound impact such a simple daily decision can have on your career. So next time Lenny from accounting invites you to take the stairs, tag along!