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Nature as Medicine
Evidence Based Studies Show That Exposure to Nature Positively Affects Wellbeing There are thousands of scientific studies documenting the therapeutic benefits of connection and exposure to nature. For example, a 2022 study in Scientific Total Environment showed that increased exposure to nature during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with less depression, anxiety, stress, and more happiness and life satisfaction. Additionally, nature exposure was correlated with less...
Natural Light & Better Sleep
Walking your dog takes you outside and into the natural light. So many of us spend our workdays in an office exposed to unnatural lights and screens. Going outside helps regulate your circadian rhythm which can help reset our natural intelligence to recognize that daytime is for activity and darkness is for sleep. Natural light can also enhance your mood and reduce symptoms of depression, contributing to overall wellbeing. So, get outside, walk your dog, improve your mood...
Intentions
The Sanskrit word for intention is “Sankulpa” which generally means a heartfelt desire, a vow or resolution to act. Intentions, are very simply, what we want to foster or cultivate as part of our life. Intentions are different than goals or resolutions that you try to achieve and then check off your list. Intentions are more like how you want to continuously feel in your life and in what direction you want to move forward in your life. ...