Spend Time Outside

Want to reduce stress? Spend time outdoors.

Even a short walk outside, especially in natural settings, can have immediate benefits for our mood and ability to focus. Interacting with nature appears to have a quieting and organizing effect on the brain, permitting us to subsequently engage with tasks better, decreasing physical arousal, and improving how we feel. When stress builds up during the holiday season, taking even a few minutes outside can be a game changer.