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How simple can it be? Spend more time in nature to improve your (mental) health and experience less stress. It is a simple act that is not only 'just' healthy, but can even help shorten the endless waiting lists for mental healthcare in the short term, according to scientists in a news report by RTL News . Contact with nature has a particularly stress-reducing effect, meaning you experience less stress. Additionally, it offers relief, including for psychological complaints, they say.
Stress is simply disastrous.
In short, it can lead to both mental and physical health problems, because your stress hormone cortisol takes precedence over other hormones, such as your thyroid hormone and sex hormones. With all the consequences that entails. Hair loss, depressive feelings, weight gain, constant fatigue… to name just a few common complaints.
In my online programs and books , I therefore emphasize the importance of managing your stress levels. Less stress helps your hormonal balance and, consequently, your overall health. After all, those hormones form the foundation for everything to function properly, both physically and mentally. "It’s always those hormones," I often exclaim.
Nature can play a major role in reducing stress.
I take a walk in the woods with my dog every day and experience firsthand how relaxing and wonderful it is. I think it is great that this news report from RTL News is now also paying attention to it. It also features various researchers who explain how nature can offer relief.
For instance, a researcher from Wageningen University (WUR) indicates that studies show that contact with nature actually influences your stress levels. Additionally, psychologist Irina Pleacov explains how she encourages her clients to go outside. "A walk pays off a lot. It lowers your stress hormones, heart rate, and blood pressure, and also reduces the risk of obesity. I really think that waiting lists in mental healthcare could be shortened if we went into nature more often."
Well, I completely agree. Really, by all means go outside, into the woods, onto the beach. Anywhere, but above all, seek out nature in your neighborhood as often as possible. Feel the fresh breeze on your face, consciously inhale the natural scents, and let the sun shine on your skin. And experience how this can help you experience less stress.
A walk can also be an instant mindful moment: by walking with all your senses heightened, you remain primarily in the here and now during your walk. You let your thoughts pass you by as much as possible for a while. In this way, it can be a tremendous physical and mental recharge. Personally, I find that my walks in the woods make me creative and give me the energy to get back to work with full force afterwards.
What else you can do for less stress
Could you use some help relaxing? In my shop, I have a wonderful supplement: Relax Support . This supplement contains a number of lovely herbs that support you during busy times. And yes, as women, we are simply often busy. Work, sports, partner, family, social calendar… it often just goes on and on. I wish you the ability to keep doing everything you want, but in a relaxed, happy, and energetic way. Nature can lend you a hand with this, and naturally, I am happy to support you as well.
