Let’s be honest, life looks A LOT different than it did just a few short months ago.
The down side . . . Our eyes are fixed on computer screens for Zoom meetings instead of sitting across the table from colleagues and then we relocate at the end of the day to the couch to bask in the glow of our TV screens instead of meeting up with friends.
The up side . . . we have the freedom to spend more time outside and moving our bodies if we choose to. Why is this so beneficial?
Spending too much time inside (in our offices, in the car, in our homes) isn’t good for us. And getting outside is essential for our health.
Psychologists, scientists, and health researchers are finding more and more science-backed reasons why we should spend more time outside when we can.
We can’t just all pack up and visit the beach or mountains right now, but we could all benefit from spending more time exploring our neighborhoods and community. That could be taking a beautiful walk on the trails or even just visiting your local park if you find it hard to get out and about much – essentially, do whatever you can do to expose yourself to the outdoors.
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