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Its time to bring nature into our everyday life.
What Is Nature Therapy and Why Do We Need It?
Weve replaced those leisurely activities with more time spent on social media and video games.
Verywell / Laura Porter
That is because its powerful benefit lies in spending time ingreen spaces.
After surveying 18,000 people, researchers discovered that people feel better being near waterways.
The question is: are we partaking in what might be an easy, cost-effective solution to our problems?
Increased Happiness
Many books and articles have been published about how to boost happiness.
One proven way is by spending more time in nature.
Nature-rich environments unequivocally helped reduce mental distress.
The study compared those in urban areas with those in natural environments.
What it also revealed was how little time it took in nature to impact these students.
Scientists used key psychological and physiological markers to measure this.
How do we bring natures benefits inside when we are confined to our homes and workplaces?
Chances are you’ll feel the beneficial effects immediately.
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