Connective nature.
Peaceful replenishing here.*
Get outside today.
– A being in nature haiku that reflects how getting outside, especially within trees and near water, improves physical and mental health.
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*Take nature walks
Trees solve pretty much every problem on Earth. The previous sentence isn’t even that hyperbolic. Renowned environmentalist, David Suzuki, suggests that taking a daily nature walk not only makes us care more about saving the natural world, but also improves our wellbeing, too: “Research shows time outdoors can reduce stress and attention deficit disorder; boost immunity, energy levels and creativity; increase curiosity and problem-solving ability; improve physical fitness and co-ordination; and even reduce the likelihood of developing near-sightedness!”
Robin Sharma builds vitality with a daily nature walk protocol: “It’s sort of my creative forest. There’s not a lot of people in there, and I walk for one hour. I breathe in the air. I look at the lush scenery. I listen to a different audiobook. It’s almost like a walking meditation as well. Sometimes I don’t listen to an audio book and I just walk.”
Regardless of how we approach our time in nature, the science is clear that a walk in the park or the woods leaves us feeling happier, healthier, and more productive.