I'm going on a silent retreat here in the not too distant future, and I'm looking greatly forward to not having the phone or frankly any kind of stimulation. When you take everything away, boy, it's an interesting experience. We're just not used to that level of kind of low stimulation. But when you're in nature, there actually is a lot of stimulation. There's a lot to draw our interest. Like it's coming at us at a sort of more human pace. It's really the pace that our brains evolve to travel in.
In this episode, Florence Williams shares the profound benefits of being outdoors and in nature, offering you a fresh perspective on self-care and a path toward increased well-being. Discover the scientific evidence that proves how spending time in nature makes us happier, healthier, and even more creative.
In this episode, you'll be able to...
- Recognize the many benefits of spending time in nature and how they're backed by scientific evidence
- That 15 minutes in a forest environment can reduce our cortisol levels
- Understand the concept of Nature Deficit Disorder as we are consumed with modern-day conveniences
- Understand why being in nature can be better than meditation for some people
- Learn why it's important to pay closer attention and connect to our surroundings
- Discover why spending time in nature affects different parts of the brain
- Understand the potent effects that being in nature has on your emotional and mental well-being.
- Learn new ways to engage in nature, even in urban landscapes
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