Yesterday I talked a little about why I don’t use fitness photos for these posts all the time. Here’s another reason: nature is good for us.
As annoying as it is when our moms turn out to be right, it’s good for us to go out and play, especially in natural settings. Forest bathing is a thing because it really does reduce our stress and calm our minds. People who struggle with meditating can get a lot of the same effects by walking under trees or at the beach.
Please note: nature is all over the place. We don’t have to go far to find some, even in the city. We have parks and gardens and even street trees. It may be awesome to get to somewhere there’s a lot less car noise and crowding, but even a quick five-minute stroll down a tree-lined street can help us reset our brains and our bodies.
So for today, I will be playing the part of your mom: don’t waste this whole beautiful day inside! Go out and get some fresh air.
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