14/11/2025
To reconnect with nature, spend time outdoors by walking, gardening, or hiking, and engage your senses by touching the earth or listening to natural sounds. You can also bring nature into your home by adding houseplants or creating a small garden on a balcony, and by making sustainable choices like walking for short distances or avoiding plastic.
Immerse yourself in the outdoors
Go for nature walks or hikes: Intentionally walk in nature, focusing on your senses to notice the sights, sounds, and smells.
Spend time barefoot: Walk barefoot on grass to feel a direct connection with the earth.
Practice "Earthing": Spend time outdoors with direct contact with the soil, grass, or sand.
Meditate or simply sit: Find a quiet spot in nature to sit under a tree, take deep breaths, and let go of distractions like your phone or to-do list.
Engage in outdoor hobbies: Spend time on activities like gardening, playing sports outside, or even just sitting in the sun.
Bring nature to you
Start a garden: Grow plants, flowers, or vegetables on a balcony, in a yard, or in a community garden.
Add houseplants: Bring greenery inside with indoor plants to purify the air and create a more calming atmosphere.
Make it a family affair: Go for family walks, have outdoor picnics, or do a nature-themed scavenger hunt to get kids engaged.
Be mindful and make sustainable choices
Use your senses: Actively notice the details around you, like the shape of a leaf or the color of the sky, and listen to nature sounds.
Reduce your impact: Avoid single-use plastics, walk or use public transportation for short distances, and avoid wasting food.
Protect nature: Plant a tree, keep your local area clean, or support local conservation efforts.