“Outdoors is Key”

Taken from Dr. Bryan Sagray’s LinkedIn Post:

Want to be healthier, happier, live longer, sleep better, & improve mental health…

Who doesn’t want that?
Well it just so happens that,
Mother Nature is your answer.

We all stare at screens 12+ hrs per day.
Studies prove getting outdoors is key.
Let’s find take a look at the benefits.
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Here’s benefits from multiple studies:

Overall Benefits:

-Lower likelihood of chronic disease
-Reduced anxiety & depression
-Improved mental well-being
-Reduced blood pressure
-Improved brain function
-Better brain activity
-Increased exercise
-Better sleep

Cognitive Benefits:

-Improved working memory
-Improved cognitive testing
-Cognitive flexibility
-Attention control
-Stress reduction

Happiness Benefits:

-Reduction in mental disease
-Improved sense of meaning
-Improved sense of purpose
-Decreased mental distress
-Better social interaction
-Improved well-being
-Increased mood
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Aim for at minimum 5-7 hours per week.
Try to include green AND blue spaces.
They key is variety in the locations.
Start with just a few hours first.
Sports, walking, games, etc.

Leave your phone behind.

Put it on airplane mode.

You must disconnect.

Embrace Nature.🌵

PS Are you spending time in Nature?
PPS The Texas cactus are in full bloom.

1:1 Performance Cocaching for your brain.

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