Why it’s important to get outdoors
The benefits of being outdoors are undeniable. Just a deep breath of fresh air can do wonders for the body, mind, and soul. There is a large body of research that establishes the many health benefits of being outdoors– from improved sleep, creativity, mood and concentration, to reduced anxiety and stress. Mother nature is truly remarkable! Try one of these ideas and see how you feel.
Try these quick and easy ideas to get outside this weekend!
- go for a walk
- step outside for a breath of fresh air
- read outdoors
- pick wildflowers
- cloud watch
- journal outdoors
- watch a sunrise or sunset
- birdwatch
- take a sunshine break
- garden
- meditate outdoors
- pull off dead leaves or flowers off plants
- eat a meal outdoors
- stretch outdoors
- draw or paint outdoors
- water outdoor plants
- take a pet for a walk
- ride a bike
- wash your vehicle
- pull weeds
- stargaze
- throw a ball or frisbee
- tidy up outside
It doesn’t matter if you have access to a nature reserve nearby or you’re in a busy city. There are many simple ways to reap the benefits of being outside. Download the Week 2: Outdoors Guide to find even more ideas, plus other resources and research!
Join the Weekend Reset Challenge!
For even more ideas, join The Weekend Reset Challenge. You’ll learn 7 different weekend practices that can set you up for an amazing week ahead. You’ll find resources, ideas, research, and a supportive community as you build healthy habits, week-by-week.
Keep reading: Want to go deeper into why nature is so powerful? Read about Forest Bathing — the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku and how trees release compounds that actually boost your immune system. And for the science behind it all, watch these 5 research-backed videos on nature’s healing touch.
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