#2 Get Outside
Get outside to breath fresh air, experience the beauty of nature
Forcing ourselves to get outside more can really give our wellbeing a boost. But working from home can limit our opportunity to get outside into the fresh air on a daily basis (unless you have a dog in which case you are already doing this!).
So this year, I am going to try and walk / run for at least 20 minutes outside every day. (It is also a very good reason to have to put actual clothes on instead of pyjamas!) It is something that is becoming a habit now that I look forward to so I encourage you to try it.
There are lots of excellent reasons to spend more time outside including the following:
Fresh air – no matter what the temperature is, there is nothing like breathing in fresh air to give you more energy and sharpen your mind
Calm down - if you are having a stressful day or you are stuck on something, getting outside can help to reset your perspective
Inspiration – some of my best ideas and creativity comes to me when I am out walking or running or I catch up with an inspirational podcast
Break from work – it can be difficult for some of us to take time away from our laptops so incorporating 20-30 minutes outside during the day is a great way to take a break
Nature – seeing trees, water, birds, green fields lifts your spirits and the beauty of nature is a great way to mentally disconnect - so find out the best spots locally where there is the least concrete!
Exercise – walking is very good for us and if you don’t do any other exercise, this is a great way to start
Improves our health – there are scientific studies that indicate that being outside is good for our health and wellbeing. Here are a couple of articles on this topic.
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-spending-more-time-outside-is-healthy-2017-7?r=US&IR=T
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/how-the-outdoors-make-you_n_5508964
So for those of you who don’t have a dog, for the next week at least, take 20 minutes out of each day to go out for a walk. Breathe in the fresh air and take in the beauty of nature around you. See how it makes you feel….
