Effortless English Podcast | Learn English with AJ Hoge The Healing Power of Outdoors
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Apr 16, 2025 Discover the uplifting connection between nature and mental health. Experience how spending time outdoors can act as a powerful remedy for depression. Learn about transformative outdoor pilgrimages that rejuvenate the mind and spirit. Explore the joy of planning outdoor adventures, highlighting how anticipation can enhance well-being. Dive into personal stories that illustrate the healing effects of nature and the importance of finding purpose in tough times.
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Daily Outdoor Time Boosts Mood
- Spend several hours outdoors every day to improve mood and energy.
- Natural sunlight, fresh air, and being outside are powerful mood lifters.
Sunlight's Healing Effects
- Natural sunlight impacts brain chemistry in positive ways unlike artificial light.
- Sunrise and sunset light can lower stress hormone levels like cortisol.
Pilgrimages Heal Deep Pain
- AJ Hoge completed two month-long pilgrimages with daily outdoor walking.
- These pilgrimages healed him mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.