Imagine yourself outside. The sky is bright blue, the sun is sparkling and the air feels crisp and cool.
Maybe you’re walking along the beach, feeling the warm sand on your bare feet. Perhaps you’re riding your bike in a park, surrounded by hundred-year-old trees and singing birds. Or maybe you’re pinching the dirt as you dig through the backyard to plant a few flowers.
Being outdoors at a park, the beach or even just a few feet from our doorsteps can feel both relaxing and invigorating.
In fact, research has shown that participating in physical activity in the great outdoors can do a world of good for your psyche.
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I always knew working in the yard was enjoyable and made me feel better even if physically tired..
I feel very happy when I am ether by the ocean or surrounded by trees in the forest. Nature does that to you, it just balances everything out.
So – anyone who can’t get outside is pretty much screwed. Helpful.