If you spend most of your days stuck indoors, whether because of your job, the current state of the world, or your own bidding, it’s going to be good for you to find ways to get yourself outside a little more often. Not only can spending time outdoors be good for your mental and physical health, but it can also help you to feel more connected to the world around you.
To help you see how you can start this in your own life, here are three ways to help you get more in touch with nature.
Spend Time Being Quiet Outdoors
To make the most of the time you’re able to get outdoors, Desiree Driesenaar, a contributor to Medium.com, recommends that you spend your time outside being quiet and really taking in your surroundings.
When you’re outdoors without speaking to someone else or listening to a book or music, you’re better able to open your senses and experience the world rather than just being in the world. You’ll find that you’re more attuned to the sights, sounds, smells, and feeling of the environment you’re in. This will help you get more in touch with nature and truly allow nature to make an impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing. So put on your outdoorsy clothes and just be silent while listening to the world around you.
Work With Nature
If you don’t have the time or space to really go out and be in a wild, natural environment, you can still have an experience with nature by getting your hands dirty.
To do this, Elena Manighetti, a contributor to the Huffington Post, suggests that you either find a garden or lawn to work on or create your own area where you can work with the earth. This can be done in your yard or garden, in a community garden, at a local park, or even within your own home with household plants. The most time you’re able to spend working with and cultivating nature, the more in touch with feel with the earth.
Bring The Natural World Closer To You
For those who truly don’t have easy access to the natural world outside of their homes, one thing you can do to get more in touch with nature, according to the World Wildlife Foundation, is to bring the natural world closer to you. Getting plants or flowers to showcase and take care of within your home can help you feel a stronger connection to the natural world and allow you to watch something natural grow and take shape in front of your very own eyes.
If you’re wanting to get more in touch with nature but aren’t sure how, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you do just this.
