Touch with nature calms our body and mind. It doesn’t imply if it’s the mountains you hike in, the sea you enjoy swimming in, or just a city park you walk in. Appreciating the greenness of trees, inhaling fresh air, and appreciating the great colours of nature will always do you good. Lots of poets and artists looked for inspiration in nature – they had already known what scientists have proven. 

As we are stuck in a very disturbing pandemic and the load of work which we have to finish before the deadline, so why not take a break and inhale the fresh air and disconnect ourselves from the social networks, and for that, I think you must know the reasons that why you have to stay close to nature which is better for your state of mind. 

So, let’s have a look at the reasons to stay close to nature:

Nature restores our body

Did you know that only 30 minutes per week spent close to nature decreases the risk of high blood pressure by 9%? (that would explain why my blood pressure is so low 😉 ). Spending time outside reduces our stress and drives down the level of cytokines – proteins that indicate there’s inflammation in your body. 

Nature heals our mind

Nature + exercise = endorphins = improved mood. This simple equation will work a lot of your queries. There’s nothing more satisfying for a tired mind than contact with nature. Nature stimulates our senses – we become mindful, focused, and, most importantly, calm. Try getting for a walk for an hour and see how your mind becomes clearer, your thoughts slow down and muscle tension goes away.

Being surrounded by trees, looking at flowing clouds, listening to chirping birds, observing colourful fish, touching soft grass, smelling scented flowers – it brings peace of mind and favours meditation.

Nature improves our connection with people

Families which spend time outdoors are happier! Contact with nature strengthens our social bonds and makes us less irritable. This affects our relationship with other people. Outdoor picnics or walk in the woods will increase communication with others and create a positive strong bond. Simply, nature makes us more open to other people.