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Here’s How Spending Time Outdoors can Improve Mental Health

Ryan Scott

Spending Time Outdoors: Spring is officially here… and you know what that means? You guessed it. You can finally spend some more time outdoors. Several studies show that spending time outdoors can significantly improve mental health.

Make it a Habit

On average it can take 20 – 30 days to develop a new habit. Going the extra mile to spend some time in nature may feel like a chore at first….

But you know what they say… practice makes perfect.

Keep Track of your Experiences:

Here’s a little homework for you. Every time you’re out in nature, be mindful of all your senses. What can you see? What can you feel? What can you smell? Don’t just think about it. Write it down.

Start Slow and Work Your Way Up:

Overnight success is a myth. Nobody was born knowing exactly how to do everything. It takes time, patience, and lots of trial and error.

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What Is Learned Optimism?

What Is Learned Optimism?

Ryan Scott
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“While it may be clear that optimism can be beneficial, it then becomes a question of whether or not people can learn to take a more positive perspective. Can even the most pessimistic of people adjust their worldview?” Find out more about Learned Optimism and How to Incorporate It Into Your Life.

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Rest Up to Live Well

Rest Up to Live Well: The Surprising Ways that Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Can Improve Your Health

Ryan Scott
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“Sleep problems have long been recognized as a symptom of psychiatric and neurological disorders, including depression and Alzheimer’s. But increasingly, researchers are exploring the two-way street between disrupted sleep and disease. And researchers who started out interested in cognitive functions such as memory or brain development are finding themselves focused on sleep because it is so fundamental.” Find out more about The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep.

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Want to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

Want to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence? Cultivate Empathy

Ryan Scott
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“Empathy is not feeling what you would feel in a situation. It is stepping beside yourself and adopting another person’s emotion for a few moments. Some research suggests that we succeed at this task by virtue of mirror neurons, or brain pathways that fire whether we’re experiencing the stimulus or we see someone else experience it.” Read on to learn more about How to Develop Empathy in Relationships.

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Does Your Busyness Make You Feel Productive or Burned Out

Does Your Busyness Make You Feel Productive or Burned Out?

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“Creating change in the area of busyness can offer us improved physical health, greater peace and joy, and better, more connected, relationships. Having time for others and ourselves can offer us that sense of safety, value, and connection we were once looking for by being so busy.” Learn more about How the Glorification of Busyness Impacts Our Well-Being.

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Do you know someone who struggles with anxiety

Do you know someone who struggles with anxiety? Find out how you can help

Ryan Scott
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“Helping someone with anxiety isn’t always easy and you may feel like you’re getting it wrong. But, if you remind yourself that you and your loved one are both doing your best, it can help you keep things in perspective. It’s important to remain compassionate and, as the saying goes, to put on your own oxygen mask first. That way, you’ll have a clearer head for figuring out what’s going on with your anxious loved one and how you can truly be of help.” Read on to discover How You Can Help a Loved One With Anxiety

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Five Ways to Help Teens Thrive

Five Ways to Help Teens Thrive

Ryan Scott
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“As many teens struggle with anxiety and perfectionism, our urge may be to jump in and fix their problems, whatever we perceive them to be. But a better approach, one that will hopefully help reverse these worrying trends, is to cheer them on as they develop the mental habits and strengths that will support them throughout their lives.”

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