Nature Thursday | Connecting with nature
Nature Thursday | Cartoon character peacefully connecting with nature, illustrating the benefits of mindfulness in nature.

Nature Thursday | Connecting with nature

Nature Thursday: Connecting with the Earth

Engaging in nature soothes our nervous system, reduces stress hormones, enhances mood, improves emotion regulation, and supports nervous system recovery. Nature is wonderful, it’s all around us, and it is free. All we need to do to benefit is pay attention to it.

Read More: https://hennessyclinicalpsychology.com/the-mental-health-benefits-of-nature/

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Nature-Based Mindfulness: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6747393/

 

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