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  5. Take it outside!

Take it outside!

Now that the weather is cooling down, let’s take a quick moment to enjoy the benefits of nature.

Did you know that exposure to nature can help to regulate our sympathetic nervous system? 

Even a quick 5-minute walk or work break outside can improve our mental focus and moods.

Take a walk today, eat lunch outside, enjoy a quick break in the sunshine.  Try a new outdoor activity like cycling, pickle ball, go for a hike in our amazing state parks.  It really can make a difference!

Try it!

Learn more about how nature can help to reduce stress and increase happiness:

  • The mental health benefits of nature: Spending time outdoors to refresh your mind
  • Nurtured by nature
  • A 20-minute nature break relieves stress
Early-50s healthy hiker sets off for a bit of backpacking in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, USA.
Happy African American woman playing pickleball on an outdoor court and looking at camera. Copy space.
Cycling on a bridge

Posted by uamsonline on September 12, 2024

Filed Under: Wellness News

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