Why Is It Important to Spend Time with Nature?
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Javier Olivo is a blogger and a writer by heart. In the past, Javier worked as a woodcarver in a furniture store in his hometown. Being exposed to the outdoors, he often likes to give advice to people who prefer trekking in the woods. During his free time, Javier loves going to the gym and playing football.
Spending some quality time with nature encourages us to strengthen both our physical and mental health. It helps us to decrease anxiety, reduce stress, and also improve depression. It is believed that people who spend more time in parks and other natural activities tend to be more healthy and happy.
Going outdoors doesn't necessarily mean you have to go hiking or camping for some adventurous activity. Taking a walk in a park would give you the same benefits and make you feel fresh and relaxed. Each person should spend at least 120 minutes a week with nature, according to a report, as it can uplift the individual's overall mood and boost the quality of life as well. Just by spending 2 hours in a week, you can improve your overall health condition.
How to Spend These 120 Minutes?
It is a very common question that what to do in these 120 minutes. Researchers say that it entirely depends upon you whether you want to spend this time in a single session or a small interval. You can spend this time by walking, running, sitting near a lake, hiking, or simply going to a park. No matter how you do it, you will certainly observe that your overall health is improving. It is also advantageous for people who are suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, or any other disease.
What Are the Health Advantages of Spending Time in Nature?
You Feel Active!
When you go out, it means you will perform some activity such as walking or exercising that will keep your body in motion. These physical activities will keep you active & relaxed and you will always feel energetic.
Boosts Immunity
Researchers conclude that the body can strengthen its immune system by spending time in parks, forests and other natural environments. This is because, to protect themselves from decay and insects, plants release phytoncides. But, this chemical is also beneficial to humans.
Sunlight Is Perfect for Skin!
We all want bright and flawless skin, and our body stimulates Vitamin D once sunlight reaches the skin. This helps our body to prevent osteoporosis and cancer, and reduces the risk of heart attacks as well. The amount of sunlight required depends on our skin tone.
Boosts Happiness
The more you spend time with nature, the happier you will be. You can uplift your mood by only spending 10 minutes a day with nature. You're going to feel more motivated, be more productive and creative, have fewer sleep problems, and be less frustrated.
Feeling of Tranquillity
And we're all living in an era where we can barely spend any time with ourselves. We all have a highly stressful lifestyle in which we are either burdened with jobs or other duties. Yet nature brings to our minds a sense of calmness and harmony. This allows us to protect our mental health and can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
Better Concentration
Walking outside might have some effective impact on your brainpower as it enhances your creative thinking. For children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it is also very helpful because being outdoors allow them to be more imaginative.
In Conclusion
You have to take time out of your busy schedules and spend time with nature. Not only can this allow you to observe the world around you, but it is advantageous for your health and wellbeing. For individuals of all ages, whether they are adults or older people, it is helpful.
Author
Javier Olivo is a blogger and a writer by heart. In the past, Javier worked as a woodcarver in a furniture store in his hometown. Being exposed to the outdoors, he often likes to give advice to people who prefer trekking in the woods. During his free time, Javier loves going to the gym and playing football.
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