Health and Nature

Health and Nature: Jen and Sarah discuss the benefits of bringing nature into your life.

Episode Outline/Takeaways

• One can get the benefits of nature even if you don’t have access to something like a national park. Eg. Courtyards, medians, house plants and even pictures of nature.

• Experiencing nature has many physical benefits such as lower cortisol levels, lower heart rate and lower blood pressure

• Nature can help restore your attention and decrease stress so things can feel more manageable allowing you to sort out what is actually important.

• Forest bathing is one of the ways you can reap the benefits of being in nature https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/forest-bathing-nature-walk-health 

• Practicing mindfulness and walking near nature is also beneficial.

Takeaways:

• Nature is good for you!

• Nature doesn’t have to be exclusively in the wilderness. There are many ways one can experience nature.

• Try mindfulness or stillness practices in the wilderness

• Check out https://vistaslifecoaching.com/ for more information

Intro/Outro Music Credit: Corner Store Breakfast by Reasonforworry

Edited by Stephen Barnett