10/11/2024
Thinking (and Being) Outside the Box:
SIX reasons to step away from work mode and head outside:
1)Just 20 minutes in nature can significantly reduce the body's primary stress hormone (cortisol).
2)Nature can improve mood, reduce anger, and boost self-awareness & self-esteem.
3)Walking in nature can lower blood pressure and heart rate.
4)Nature can boost endorphins and dopamine (joy).
5)The scents in nature can arouse emotions that reduce chronic stress.
6)Focusing on something in the moment can deepen the breath and pause anxious thoughts.