Get Out in Nature:

Time: 10-75m

Living and working in urban environments can be constantly stimulating and takes constant attention from the person in those environments. This leads to cognitive fatigue. Being exposed to natural environments is associated with positive effects on mental well-being and can help alleviate that cognitive fatigue.

Instructions:

Below are some ways you can enjoy spending time outside in nature!

• Go for a walk
• Go for a run
• Go for a bike ride
• Go for a hike
• Have a picnic
• Observe nature in an outdoor space

Evidence:

Exposure to natural environments is associated with positive effects on mental well-being [Pearson & Craig (2014). The Great Outdoors? Exploring the mental health benefits of natural environments; Coon, Boddy, Stein, Whear, Barton, & Depledge (2011). Does Participating in Physical Activity in Outdoor Natural Environments Have a Greater Effect on Physical and Mental Wellbeing than Physical Activity Indoors? A Systematic Review] .