Finding ways to reconnect with nature can seem like a bit of a task these days. However, it isn’t as hard as you think when you really make an attempt to disconnect from the modern world a little. From finding creative inspiration to just gazing at the stars, here are some warming suggestions.
Finding somewhere that appeals to your personal sense of relaxation helps when reconnecting with nature for an invigorating vacation. Exercising outdoors can also help you make the most of nature and get healthier at the same time. Of course, try to leave your phone when relaxing.
Find Somewhere Relaxing
Escaping tech and social media for a while has been linked to a happier lifestyle. Combined with a relaxing space to disconnect and digitally detox, nature and stillness can take center stage on your next vacation. From exotic foreign locations like the Maldives to campgrounds in Marion, Ohio, there’s always somewhere that appeals to you, no matter your taste. The point is to find somewhere that allows you to reconnect with the natural environment and find yourself again.
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Use Nature for Creative Inspiration
Nature is the universal source of inspiration that we can’t do without. The world’s greatest minds, from philosophers to authors, have looked at nature as the ultimate muse for ingenious creations. Maybe you aren’t the next Michaelangelo, and perhaps you can’t write like Beatrix Potter, but it doesn’t hurt to try. A creative outlet such as painting, journaling, and even photography will help you rediscover nature as you exercise your hidden inner talents.
Reconnect with Nature through Exercise
So maybe you exercise your talents in nature, but what about actual physical exercise? Getting out into nature is a great way to take care of your health physically and mentally. In fact, just 120 minutes of weekly exposure to nature is linked to higher happiness and improved health. Combined with physical activity, you have a winning recipe for a better mood and reduced stress, all while taking care of your ticker and toning up, all while you watch the birds fly by!
Gaze at the Stars at Night
Remember when you could see the stars! Today, it seems like there are no stars there, but light pollution blocks them out. When you venture out into the middle of nowhere, far from any large towns or cities, you are more likely to see the stars and even the galaxy if it is clear enough. It makes you feel small, though, so be careful! Jokes aside, we all have the right to see the universe with our own eyes, and something as fantastic as the stars provides a kind of comfort.
Leave Your Phone Behind!
What’s the point in making your way to somewhere special only to keep your peepers glued to a screen? A vacation should be about getting away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, not taking it with you when you need to relax. Okay, so you might need your phone for emergencies or just find local stuff to do. But try to leave it indoors, turn off notifications, and above all, never check a work-related email. You know what? They will all be there when you get home!