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Why Being Outdoors is Good for Your Health

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Gary Van Zinderen
Gary Van Zinderen

Going outside and being immersed in nature can have many positive influences on your mental health. Studies show that being in nature is essential for mental wellbeing.

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Why Being Outdoors is Good for Your Mental Health
We’re all faced with stress, some have more than others, but one truth is that being outside will help us deal with it better.
A recent study by Stanford University shows that spending time in nature can help people deal with depression and a person’s tendency to ruminate about negative thoughts. Rumination is when you focus on something that’s bothering you that is difficult for you to stop thinking about, such as a breakup or fight with a loved one.
Those of us who live in an urban setting may find it a little difficult to get away to the forest, but just walking around your neighborhood or at a local can give you as much energy as a cup of coffee. Whenever possible, walk somewhere green like a park or open field because nature has a calming effect to our psyche.
Regardless of where you’re from or how old you are, nature is appealing to every human being. Being immersed in a forest, walking through a park, or even looking at a landscape helps us cope with the stress of our days.
While most of us need to rely on our phones and computers for work and staying in contact with people, getting some time away from the screens and getting back to nature is crucial for the health of our mental wellbeing.
Whenever possible, try to get out of the house or office and into a natural setting; your mind will thank you for it.

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Why Being Outdoors is Good for Your Health

  • 1. Why Being Outdoors is Good for Your Mental Health
  • 2. We’re all faced with stress, some have more than others, but one truth is that being outside will help us deal with it better.
  • 3. A recent study by Stanford University shows that spending time in nature can help people deal with depression and a person’s tendency to ruminate about negative thoughts. Rumination is when you focus on something that’s bothering you that is difficult for you to stop thinking about, such as a breakup or fight with a loved one.
  • 4. Those of us who live in an urban setting may find it a little difficult to get away to the forest, but just walking around your neighborhood or at a local can give you as much energy as a cup of coffee. Whenever possible, walk somewhere green like a park or open field because nature has a calming effect to our psyche.
  • 5. Regardless of where you’re from or how old you are, nature is appealing to every human being. Being immersed in a forest, walking through a park, or even looking at a landscape helps us cope with the stress of our days.
  • 6. While most of us need to rely on our phones and computers for work and staying in contact with people, getting some time away from the screens and getting back to nature is crucial for the health of our mental wellbeing.
  • 7. Whenever possible, try to get out of the house or office and into a natural setting; your mind will thank you for it.