Here are 14 reasons why nature is good for your wellbeing:
By following these fifteen tips, both students and teachers can take a break from their hectic schedules and go outside to improve their mental health/wellbeing and introduce new habits within the school day.
- Effect on stress- research says that spending time in nature will lower stress levels
- Offers a break- spending time outside allows people to relax and take a break
- Increases focus and attention – after spending time outside, it is shown to help you be more productive, and it is easier to concentrate
- Augments social interaction, nature fosters connections and social interactions, which are essential for a healthy life and mental wellbeing
- Shown to improve resilience- according to Go green, a 2003-2008 study showed that nature acted as a remedy and a resource to people in crisis [1]
- Calming domino effect- not only does it help to relax people, but it also promotes peace and tranquillity
- Improves creativity and problem-solving
- People with depression can benefit from interactions within nature as it can generate a multitude of positive emotions, such as calmness, joy, and creativity
- Nature walks are said to benefit the heart- it is said that nature exerts on cardiovascular function and that walking in nature reduces blood pressure
- Engaging in nature orientated activities like gardening are said to enhance self-esteem and mood
- Encourages people to be more active
- Relieves feelings of isolation
- Being around nature is said to help people feel more grateful and appreciative
- When feeling overwhelmed or overworked, going outside is a great way to help you feel better and at peace – it is an immediate course of action that will have almost instantaneous effects
http://www.gogreen.org/blog/10-ways-nature-benefits-your-mental-health
https://psychcentral.com/blog/10-ways-nature-helps-your-well-being#3
https://positivepsychology.com/positive-effects-of-nature/

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