Did you ever stop and think about taking a walk or run outside instead of going to the gym? The outdoors provides a free place to exercise and great scenary. The outdoors can create better mental health for all of us. The external environment is great for exploring, for everyone! Little kids love to explore, and there is so much out there that adults don't even know about. It is amazing all the different species that exist in nature. Being outdoors also allows us to get more sunshine, which we all know is important. Even when it's cold we need to spend time outside.
A scientist at the University of Illinois found that children with ADHD benefit from being outdoors. The scientist found that the children with ADHD that spent time outdoors in a green environment were more focused and ready to learn when they returned inside. http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/franklin/consumernews/080708.html And yet, recess gets cut short and children are kept inside for the majority of the day.
A green environment is calming and reduces stress, increases the clarity of the mind, boosts energy and gives us longer attention spans! Many people have trouble finding time to get outdoors, but it should be a priority! We spend so much time indoors from one place to the next never taking enough time to enjoy our surroundings. Start getting outdoors more often even if it's cold. Make plans with friends to go on a hike or walk instead of taking the bus. It doesn't take much to be able to spend some time in the fresh air: good for the body and the mind!
Here are some sites that offer more information on the benefits of being outdoors.
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