THE IMPORTANCE OF TIME OUTDOORS

Written By Gretchen Tobin

I have found that time outdoors, especially in Nature, is essential for health and wellness. Being outside can be inspiring, grounding, healing, nourishing, energizing and so much more. Sometimes I need time away from technology, space to think or connection to something greater than myself. No matter what, I always seem to get just what I need whenever I can soak in the outdoors for a bit.

“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where Nature may heal and cheer and give strength to body and soul alike." ~ John Muir

Getting outside - even for a walk in a park or around the neighborhood - is one of the simplest things one can do to improve health and wellness. More and more studies are finding measurable health benefits from time spent outdoors including:

  • improved sleep

  • better breathing

  • more motivation to exercise

  • mental restoration

  • boosted immune function

  • improved emotional well-being

For me getting outside is an essential element of healthy, active aging with grace, vitality and joy!

AFFIRMATION

I get outdoors daily and feel inspired, nourished and energized.


Gretchen Tobin
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