At some points in our life, we crave to fully tap into the benefits that nature have to offer. And this comes in two ways, you would either want to enjoy nature with family and friends, or all by yourself.

Research has shown that there are health benefits of nature that we are not aware of. And people who live close to natural features have a healthier lifestyle than those who do not.

Below are some benefits of nature:

1. Stress reduction: Spending ample time in nature helps to reduce stress. Based on studies, exposing yourself to nature after a stressful occurrence, helps to reduce the physiological effects of stress. The stress-reducing effects of nature extends to various aspects of our lives.

For people in the workplace, those who have a closer view to nature, tend to be more satisfied with their jobs, having reduced level of stress than others.

• Feel energized: Spending time in nature also makes you feel energized. Research has revealed that humans have a positive disposition towards nature, and this involves pleasurable feelings, retained interest and attention, and a decline in negative emotions like anxiety and anger.

This feeling of energy bust is needed in academic and professional settings, it also comes in handy in our personal lives.

• Clear your head: When we are exposed to nature, the brain is enhanced to think better. The excess activity that goes on in the nervous system is reduced and we feel more relaxed. Nature helps to provide restoration to the brain.

• Recovery from mental fatigue: Sitting for a couple of hours for meeting or work can take a toll on your mental health. And it is best you combat this by exposing yourself to nature. Enjoying nature helps to step-up your creativity and makes difficult work easier for you.

• Quicker recovery rates in hospitals: Research has shown that patients who have access to natural scenery view have faster recovery rates than others. They required fewer medications for pain killers, evaluation results were better and they had fewer complications.

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