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#23 What Happens When We Don’t See Nature as a Necessity to our Well Being?

Canal Path, What Happens When We Don't See Nature as a Necessity to our Well Being? Daily Stress ReLeaf, Karen Hugg, https://karenhugg.com/2021/03/08/nature-as-a-necessity/ #nature #necessity #plants #mentalhealth #outside #relaxation #destressing #stress

Yesterday, I recommended the book The Nature Fix for those who want a compendium of the latest research about the healing effects of nature. Today, I want to spotlight a study in that book that I thought was incredibly revealing. It shows how we often miscalculate the benefits of spending time in nature. We see it as a luxury but we often don’t see nature as a necessity. Our mental health suffers as a result. A Psychologist Gives Students a […]

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#20 Three Ways to Lower Stress With Plants This Weekend

Paris Park in Spring, Three Quick Ways to Lower Stress With Plants This Weekend, Daily Stress ReLeaf, Karen Hugg, https://karenhugg.com/2021/03/05/ways-to-lower-stress-with-plants/, #dailystressreleaf #relaxation #destressing #waystolowerstresswithplants #outside #eucalyptus #springtimeactivity #spring

You might not think you have time to lower your stress because you have too much to do. But even busy people, especially moms, deserve a few minutes off from their hectic schedule. 1. Get Outside for 10 Minutes The first of these ways to lower stress with plants is right outside your door. You might have snow on the ground where you live but it’s still worth sharing a brief moment with nature. Sometimes when I let the dog […]

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