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Get Outside

If there's one thing that can help improve health, outside of exercise and diet, it is nature. The research supporting this is so strong, it would be impossible to ignore. 20 minutes of natural light (even the dingy cloud covered light of a Michigan winter) can have an impact on multiple facets of life. As long as you have the fortitude to take 20 minutes and leave your phone behind.

Reduces anxiety and stress

Green spaces release serotonin, sunlight expose increases absorption of vitamin D. Two things strongly tied to stress.

Improved sleep

Natural light is 200x more potent on the circadian rhythm than office or electronic lights.

Improve concentration and attention

Time outside separates you from the current situation that clouds focus. By decreasing mental noise, you increase mental capacity to work or to engage with others.

Generate positive energy

Time in nature is proven to bring about feelings of calmness, joy, and creativity.

Reduces risk of depression

Daily, thoughtful, and mindful interaction in the outside world has been shown to drop depression rates by 20% or more.

With all these things pointing to one direction (a better more fulfilling mental state), I would be remiss not to suggest just 20 minutes outside (AWAY FROM THE PHONE) as a great way to start any day. Having a tough day at work, go outside. Stressing about a family event, go outside. Looking to improve sleep, go outside. Looking for a clear, joyful, and creative mind, GO OUTSIDE!

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