Noting nature around you – it could be a glance outside, tending plants, or 'green' exercise – will improve your well-being, research shows. selfisolation
Spending time at the beach or taking a walk in the park can help us recover from the mental and physical impacts of life’s stresses. But physical distancing measures to contain COVID-19 have included closing beaches, playgrounds and parks, adding to the challenges to our mental health.
Our research found urban residents had greater self-reported well-being when they had nature nearby or visible from their homes. Participants valued a view of vegetated areas – green space – and bodies of water – blue space. One participant said: Participants in our focus groups also highlighted the importance of seeing changes in the natural world, such as change in the weather or the seasons.
Having a small vegetable garden and flowers in pots makes me feel happy and content … It is wonderful to see things grow in the city. Our study found strong links between how often urban residents exercised and their self-reported well-being. One participant described how important green exercise is to them:
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