- Step outside first thing in the morning. Simply sit, listen and appreciate the natural world as it wakes up with you. If that’s not possible, then get outside for breaks - a short walk *without your phone* can recharge you for the afternoon.
- Think about where you eat your meals - what are you looking at? If it’s usually tech, then put it away. On nicer days, eat outside. It gives you a breather while regulating your nervous system at the same time.
- I know, the weather isn’t always on our side, so try to bring nature inside during the colder months if getting outside feels too much (but put on your coat and brave all kinds of weather if you can!). You don’t have to be green fingered, just go for it and add a few house plants to your spaces – it’s an easy way to bring life to your home & office.
- I bet when you exercise, it’s in a busy and sweaty room?! I wonder if you could take it outside when you’ve more time, like at weekends? Go running outdoors, walking, biking or sea swimming. Move outdoors rather indoors when you can!
- Rather than catching up with your friend in a coffee shop. Get take-outs and go a walk in a park instead. Our modern world makes it easy to be inside & sedentary for most of the week, but you can change it by meeting friends for walks instead.
- Ideally end your day as you started, with Nature. Step outside after dinner and mindfully observe the moon or stars in the sky. Practice gratitude as you look around – note what you appreciate in your day and the natural world: maybe the warmth of the sun, sound of the rain, brightness of the moon or the smell of freshly cut grass? Nature teaches us to slow-down and reflect on our lives, and be thankful for all that we have. Nature also helps steer our attention away from negativity and focus on the hidden treasures in the simple joys of life.
Natural Habits for your Wellbeing
I'm fully aware ‘get outside more’ seems too simple an idea to make a blog post about, but it’s surprisingly needed. I imagine you instinctively know most of it, but you might not have done many of these natural things in a long time. Here's your invite to reconnect with your childlike excitement for the outdoors and bring it back to life to thrive and feel happier.
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