12/05/2022
The forest and nature have filled my feed lately, and it’s been intentional.
Not only has it been an easy source of scenic pics and videos when I’ve been spending so much time there. But more importantly, reconnecting with nature has helped me reconnect with myself, brought me home to myself - it’s where I feel like the best, strongest, most calm version of me.
Here are some of the many other benefits of time in nature:
- It’s a place to pause, break from routine, and just be in the present moment
- It’s a place to practice mindfulness via forest bathing
- It’s fresh air, especially if you spend your days indoors as the temperatures drop
- It’s exercise and movement!
- It can improve pain thresholds and reduce stress
- It can boost your immune system
Fun fact: A recent study found that 120 minutes of nature time per week is associated with self-reported good health and high wellbeing.
That’s it, just two hours total!
White, M.P., Alcock, I., Grellier, J. et al. Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing. Sci Rep 9, 7730 (2019).
Want to learn more? One of my favourite books on the topic is “Forest Bathing” by Dr. Qing Li
So, have you gotten outside today?
Where do you feel the most like yourself?
