Whilst I really wish I was packrafting in Iceland today, I’m not. Instead I’ve been blasting away at this screen for 7 hours now – and I even forgot to eat lunch (a rare occurrence indeed!) What I really needed was just a few minutes away from my screen, to climb a tiny hill, stare off into the distance, and let my brain wind down a little. Studies show that even 15 minutes in nature lowers stress and improves focus.
Perhaps best of all, the days it has taken me to put this little blog post together have helped me build more of a daily habit of exploring the green pockets of space close to where I live.
Even if you’re not a ‘nature person,’ just try it once. Take your coffee outside, walk a different route home, or sit under a tree. See how it feels.
I think the notion of ’15 Minutes to Nature’ is something I might explore further. What do you think? Where’s the nearest bit of nature to you? How often do you go? Hit ‘reply’ and let me know your ideas, and please do get involved in the challenge below!
