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Mindful Minutes: 20 is the Magic Number ✨Did you know that a 2019 study from the University of Michigan found that just ...
23/04/2025

Mindful Minutes: 20 is the Magic Number ✨

Did you know that a 2019 study from the University of Michigan found that just 20 minutes in nature can significantly reduce your stress hormone levels?

No fancy tools, no special skills—just step outside.

Try this today:

1. Leave your phone behind (or turn it off) 📴
2. Sit or walk in a natural setting 🌳
3. Breathe slowly. Notice your surroundings 🧘
4. Let thoughts come and go like clouds 🌥️
5. Return feeling a little lighter 🪶

This small daily ritual is backed by science and rooted in centuries of nature-based wisdom. 🌿

Share this with someone who needs a mindful moment today.

Happy Earth Day! 🌱 To help you celebrate Earth day, here are 5 easy ways you can get outside and appreciate your surroun...
22/04/2025

Happy Earth Day! 🌱

To help you celebrate Earth day, here are 5 easy ways you can get outside and appreciate your surroundings today! 🌻

1. Walking Barefoot 👣
Walking barefoot, also called earthing or grounding, may reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and help balance cortisol levels by allowing the body to absorb the Earth’s surface electrons (Chevalier et al., 2012).

2. Get to know a tree 🌴
Trees emit phytoncides—natural chemicals shown to reduce anxiety and support immune function. Combined with deep breathing, time under trees can greatly enhance relaxation and overall well-being (Li, 2010).

3. Journaling Outside 📚
Writing in nature can support emotional processing, mindfulness, and mental clarity. Natural settings are proven to reduce attention fatigue and promote reflection (Kaplan and Kaplan, 1989).

4. Pick up some litter 🚯
Even small acts of care for the Earth can enhance a sense of purpose, connection, and psychological well-being (Nisbet and Zelenski, 2011).

5. Thank the Earth 🌎
Practicing gratitude activates areas of the brain linked to empathy, happiness, and self-awareness. When directed toward nature, gratitude also deepens our ecological identity and connection to place (Emmons and McCullough, 2003).

Teamwork meets tranquility. 🛶Canoeing as a group encourages bonding whilst letting you connect with the soothing rhythm ...
21/04/2025

Teamwork meets tranquility. 🛶

Canoeing as a group encourages bonding whilst letting you connect with the soothing rhythm of nature. Plus, the physical activity releases endorphins, boosting your mood! (Fox, 1999). 😁

Who’s ready to paddle? 💦

Savour every bite! 🍳Mindful cooking outdoors isn’t just about the food - it’s about connecting with yourself and the env...
21/04/2025

Savour every bite! 🍳

Mindful cooking outdoors isn’t just about the food - it’s about connecting with yourself and the environment. Research shows that practicing mindfulness can enhance your appreciation of food and reduce symptoms of anxiety (Kristeller & Wolever, 2010). 🌿

Want to experience this? Join us for our next outdoor cooking session!

21/04/2025

Cook your way to mindfulness!🧑‍🍳🌳

Preparing a meal outdoors engages your senses in the present moment - listening to the crackle of the fire, feeling the texture of fresh ingredients, and enjoying the aroma of nature. Studies suggest that mindful practices, even through cooking, can reduce stress and increase emotional regulation (Brown & Ryan, 2003).

Join one of our mindful cooking sessions and taste the benefits! 🪴

This is what healing looks like 🌻Nature offers peace, purpose and connection. Research by Kaplan and Kaplan (1989) empha...
21/04/2025

This is what healing looks like 🌻

Nature offers peace, purpose and connection. Research by Kaplan and Kaplan (1989) emphasizes the concept of ‘restorative environments’, where natural settings helps us recover from mental fatigue and stress. 🌿

Ready to feel it for yourself? 🌱

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest of wilderness” - John Muir 🌿Science supports this sentiment: Fru...
21/04/2025

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest of wilderness” - John Muir 🌿

Science supports this sentiment: Frumkin et al. (2017) highlights that spending time in green spaces leads to improved cognitive function and reduced symptoms of anxiety. Find your peace in nature today 💚

True or False? Spending time in nature can lower blood pressure. 🌿True! Studies by Song et al. (2016), show that forest ...
21/04/2025

True or False? Spending time in nature can lower blood pressure. 🌿

True! Studies by Song et al. (2016), show that forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) can significantly reduce heart rate and blood pressure whilst enhancing overall well-being. 🪴

What’s your favourite way to enjoy nature? Comment below!

Did you know spending just 20 minutes in nature can significantly lower cortisol levels, the stress hormone? 🌱Research b...
21/04/2025

Did you know spending just 20 minutes in nature can significantly lower cortisol levels, the stress hormone? 🌱

Research by Hunter et al. (2019) highlights the calming effects of green spaces on our minds and bodies. 🌿

Ready to embrace the benefits of the outdoors? Let’s explore together! 🍃

Welcome to Field of Mind! 🌿Our mission is to help you reconnect with nature to nurture your mental well-being. According...
21/04/2025

Welcome to Field of Mind! 🌿

Our mission is to help you reconnect with nature to nurture your mental well-being.

According to Richard Louv (2005), author of Last Child in the Woods, spending time outdoors can help combat ‘nature deficit disorder’ and improve emotional well-being. 🌳

Follow us for tips, activities, and stories that showcase the healing power of nature! 💚

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