Nature/well-being

Nature's effect on well-being

Well-being

What is well-being?

Well-being - a state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

It is a complicated proccess for a person to reach the ultimate state of well-being. It's a combination of a person's mental, physical, and emotional needs and they all work together to make them feel comfortable and happy. There are so many factors that can affect a person's wellness and they may look different for each individual.

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The Great Outdoors

For me personally, I have found that surrounding myself with nature has a great impact on my well-being. Nature is something that we all come into contact with on a daily basis so it's important that we appreciate the beauty it has to offer. Going outside for even just a moment can truly have a great impact on your day to day life.

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How does nature improve mental health?

Mental Well-being

You can find beauty outside in your daily life whether it's just going for a walk and appreciating the green grass or something more remarkable like taking in a breathtaking view. There's so many things that nature has to offer if we take the step to look for and appreciate it.

According to the Mental Health foundation, people that are connected with nature are often happier and are more likely to feel a sense of meaning in their lives. Being in nature can evoke a sense of calmness and joy for many people. The Mental Health Foundation stressed the importance of connecting with the nature you happen to see on a day to day basis rather than seeking out something extraordinary.

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Lincoln Trails

Here is a map of some of the easily accessible walking trails throughout Lincoln, NE.

https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks-Facilities/Trails

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Hiking trail in Steamboat Springs, CO

Photos taken in nature from my life...

Pond at the Wildlife Safari in NE

The view driving through CO

Sunset at a shopping center

My backyard

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Why should we protect nature?

Save the Planet

The importance of protecting nature:

It's important to protect nature so we can continue to use it to benefit our well-being. It's necessary that we acknowledge the earth's natural beauty and help preserve it for people to cherish for years to come. Nature surrounds us at all times, it provides the air we breathe, it's our home.

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Ways to help the earth:

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Reduce, reuse, and recyle.

Shop locally.

Reduce your carbon footprint. Walk instead of driving.

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Conserve water.

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Volunteer at community clean ups.

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Cut down on food waste.

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Avoid single use plastics.

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Make a garden. Plant a tree.

What are you willing to do?

It's easy to make simple changes in your life to help better the planet. You don't have to entirely change the way you function, but making even the tiniest of changes can make a big impact. Do your part to continue to create environments we can enjoy to help better our well-being.

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