Many of us were imprisoned in our own little apartments without many options to travel or even to go out and meet friends. It is very difficult to stay calm and content these days, so let’s talk about how nature could improve our mental wellbeing.

Have you ever heard about the term “ecopsychology”. Even though it is outside conventional psychology, we think it is worth mentioning this promising herapeutic technique and ideology.

What it does, it suggests treating people by bringing them closer to nature and seeks to expand the connection between humans and natural world.  The term eco-psychology was coined by Theodore Roszak in 1992, this American academic claimed that better connection with nature means better r interpersonal relationships and emotional wellbeing.

Immersion in nature becomes more and more popular, here you can read a nice and detailed article about its benefits. For example, the studies have proved not only psychological effects of spending two hours a week in nature, but also physical and mental.

How do we start?

It is not difficult even if you live in the city. Here are a couple of things you can do:

Have a Mindful Walk

Think about any green and calm space (a park or a wood not far from where you live) and take a long, relaxed walk. Make sure you have enough time, postpone all your tasks, this time has to be yours!

Do not use any distractions, put away your phone, no need to use your earphones. Look around, try to listen and see. Notice the beauty, the shapes, the positive and negative space, how trees, plants or anything else changes as you pass them.

Pay Attention

Even if you do not have an opportunity to go out of your place, open the window, sit and relax. You are lucky if your window faces some nature.

Pay attention to details, listen to the sounds, do the same things you would have done while walking around: notice and reflect.

These two techniques are perfect to elevate your mental state, especially when you feel just a bit too stressed and overwhelmed. Find time for yourself!

Enjoy the nature even if it is just a tree!

We will give you more tips on how to be just slightly more involved with nature in our next posts!