Spending time in nature can improve your physical, emotional, and mental health. The American Heart Association shares some simple tips to maximize the benefits of your time outdoors.
- Savor the scenery – spend time taking in your surroundings to mentally prepare you for the day ahead or unwind after a busy day.
- Wander the wilderness – explore a nature spot without a particular goal or destination in mind to help restore your mental health.
- Meditate on the music – ditch your headphones and listen to the sounds of nature around you for a relaxing, meditative experience.
- Get in shape – get outdoors to work toward your fitness goals. Go for a jog or walk at a local hiking trail, visit a park that has exercise stations, or practice tai chi in the fresh air.
- Pose in paradise – take your yoga session outside and reap both the physical and mental benefits of movement with a view.
- Study in the sunshine – take your reading, writing, and studying outdoors. Natural settings can enhance cognitive performance and may prove less distracting.
- Pack a picnic – invite some friends for a healthy picnic to socialize, relax, and enjoy your favorite food in a serene environment.
- Go fish – practice your patience and spend some quality time with a friend or loved one by the water.
- Look, up in the sky – give bird watching a try to expand your knowledge of different species and relax in nature.
- Sleep beneath the stars – take some time away from the bustle of modern life and camp in nature.
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