Looking for ways to improve your mental health?
Spending time outside in nature can help lower your stress hormones & reduce feelings of anger, depression, muscle tension and anxiety. Being outside also can help increase your happy hormones & improve your mood, confidence and self-esteem.
There are many benefits to being outside daily. If you have trouble getting in quality sleep every night, try spending 10 mins outside daily. When we sleep better, we can think more clearly, we can be more productive and have more energy for the day. It’s a win, win!
Here are some ways to spend time outside daily
– Meet with a friend for a walk or hike
– Plant a flower or vegetable garden
– Bike a new trail
– Rent a paddleboard or kayak
– Have a picnic
– Pick up a winter sport such as, skiing, snowshoeing, xc skiing, fat tire biking, ice skating
– Take your dog to the dog park
– Go bird watching
– Go for a swim
– Read a book under a tree
– Join a running group
– Camping
– Yoga in the park class
– Watch the sunset
– Beach Volleyball
Every day is a great day to spend outside! Time outside is time well spent