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The Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors
32:47 - 38:06 (05:19)
Spending time outdoors, also known as forest-bathing in Japan, can serve as an on-ramp to depression; however, pairing it with something else like podcast listening or giving it some structure with a workout can have the opposite effect. Even small amounts of time spent outdoors, such as walking through a park on the way to school, can lead to reduced symptoms of attentional issues.
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Spending time outdoors and in nature has been shown to have numerous mental health benefits like reducing symptoms of depression and attentional issues, and making people happier overall.
32:47 - 34:53 (02:06)
Summary
Spending time outdoors and in nature has been shown to have numerous mental health benefits like reducing symptoms of depression and attentional issues, and making people happier overall.
ChapterThe Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors
Episode#358 - Dr Samantha Boardman - Positive Psychology's Lessons For Coping With Stress
PodcastModern Wisdom
The only way to make certain things more enjoyable is by pairing them up with other activities.
34:53 - 36:30 (01:37)
Summary
The only way to make certain things more enjoyable is by pairing them up with other activities. This method, also known as temptation bundling, can serve as an effective tool to reduce procrastination and get things done.
ChapterThe Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors
Episode#358 - Dr Samantha Boardman - Positive Psychology's Lessons For Coping With Stress
PodcastModern Wisdom
Contributing to others and exercising are effective ways to alleviate depression and stress.
36:30 - 38:06 (01:35)
Summary
Contributing to others and exercising are effective ways to alleviate depression and stress. Movement is one of the best interventions for mental health that is often overlooked.