Nature can be the best medicine to calm an anxious and stressed mind.

There are simple ways to take care of yourself and your emotional well-being. One of the best ways is to spend time outdoors, such as sitting in the garden and listening to the birds, going for a walk or bike ride in a park or woodland, or even gardening. All of these strategies can have a significant positive impact on your wellbeing.

Another crucial strategy is exercise. You don't have to join a gym and work out 3 or 4 times a week. It can be as simple as walking daily, trying Pilates, yoga, dancing, or joining a keep-fit group. Anything that gets your heart pumping and your muscles working will help keep you physically and emotionally healthy. Give it a try; how good it makes you feel might surprise you. You can also better understand the science behind it all by reading the provided link.

Physical and mental health is so important

When we discuss mental health and emotional wellbeing, some individuals assume that the only solution is to meet with a therapist.

While seeking professional help like counselling or psychiatric treatment can be very beneficial, we must also find ways to take care of ourselves, as therapy is not a long-term solution. It is necessary to cultivate our resilience and tools that we can use during difficult times.

Maintaining our physical and mental health is crucial; they are closely connected and can significantly impact each other.

Simple ways to achieve this

Questions and Answers

  • I can’t walk far and have no one who could take me, how am I supposed to get outside?

    Being outside, doesn’t necessarily mean going for a walk or local park. Spending time in your garden, listening to the birds can be just as calming and relaxing.

  • I don’t like gardening, what else can I do?

    To be honest, anything you are interested in can be helpful. Being outside can be useful so going for a walk, riding a bike, run, or even taking the dog for a walk.

  • What if it's raining, what do I do then?

    The British weather isn’t the best and sometimes we can’t get outside when the weather is really bad. However, if you are able to drive or know someone who does, taking s drive to the local park or nature reserve, can be just as good to get you out. Or you could do something else which is creative, check out my being creative page.

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