"Working with Adolescents in Nature" lists several benefits to spending time outdoors; which benefits have you personally experienced during the time you have spent in the outdoors?
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I personally love to be in the outdoors because it makes me think and it reduces my stress. Everytime I go outside I have time to process everything that is going on in my life and I feel so much mental clarity afterwards.
I also feel mentally clear after some outdoor time. Good insight
Some benefits I have personally experienced being outdoors is getting me moving and making me think more. When I’m outside, I’m normally doing something active like running, soccer or hiking. I also tend to think a lot about how Earth was created and how many incredible things there are to see in nature.
Ya nature is definitely a good spot to make connections about the planet and the ecosystems within it. Great
Some benefits I have experienced in the outdoors are that it provides a different kind of stimulation along with reducing stress. It is easy to get caught up in the problems that the world gives you daily and going outside in nature is just a very different environment were you don't have to worry about any of that stuff.
Nature for sure is a fantastic "escape" from daily problems... at least for a little while. Thanks Kyra.
The outdoors provides many benefits for me. I mostly feel really focused and when I spend time outdoors, I can realize what matters most. It helps me to narrow my perspective and to be aware of the endless possibilities available to me.
This is an interesting thought. I too, achieve a clearer perspective after having some quality outdoor time.
I have experience many benefits while spending time outdoors! I makes me step back from my busy life and think about things on a deeper level, distress, and find more inspiration. I think the more time I spend outdoors, I also build confidence knowing that I know elements and activities involved with being outside.
I like what you said about inspiration, and confidence arising from being outdoors. These are some of the main points in the "working with adolescents" page. Thanks Shaelie.
the experience I get from being outside is like an escape from your mind. You can be all stressed about school or family stuff and then you go outside and its quiet and peaceful and so beautiful.
Ya it is absolutely nice to pause the stress of life and enjoy some time in nature. Good perspective Paige.
spending time outdoors has given me a place to relax and deal with stress. I also love exploring new places and the feeling that being in a totally different environment gives me. Nature is also so beautiful and I love just watching and witnessing everything around me outside.
I think it is important to be outside. For me it is calming and refreshing. I am able to focus on the present. I think the reset is necessary as society is always going next next. We also have the opportunity to be creative in our own way.
I feel a sense of peace when I'm outdoors, it feels like a time to realize and enjoy everything around you. It can be a good time to connect with other around you.