I love a good time in nature, if that means even 45 minutes
on a paved trail with my dog or a 5 mile mission to the top of a mountain.
Stated by Kirsten Weir, "From a stroll through a city park to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to
nature has been linked to a host
of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders and
even
upticks in empathy and cooperation." Which in my personal experience nature walks have definitely kept me mentally
at ease.
Not only do we find ourselves caught up in daily life, technology, traffic, and stress that come with work life
balance
you can always have a getaway even in it isn't Hawaii or a far away island.