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[merzelifestyle]

The Healing Power of Nature: Why Spending Time Outdoors is Good for Your Health

Imagine walking through a forest, surrounded by towering trees and lush greenery. The only sounds you can hear are the birds chirping and the wind rustling through the leaves. You feel a sense of peace and calm wash over you. This is the power of nature.

Spending time in nature has been shown to have several health benefits, both physical and mental. Nature has been called "the best medicine.”

""Nature has a profound impact on our well-being. Spending time in nature can help to reduce stress, improve mood, boost cognitive function, and lower blood pressure. It can also help us to feel more grounded and connected to something larger than ourselves." "  -- Richard Louv

Here are some of the specific ways that spending time in nature benefits our wellness:

Reduces stress. Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, the stress hormone. This can lead to several health benefits, including improved sleep, a stronger immune system, and a reduced risk of heart disease.

Improves mood. Nature can also help to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Studies have shown that people who spend time in nature are happier and more optimistic.

Boosts cognitive function. Nature can also help to boost cognitive function and improve memory. Studies have shown that people who spend time in nature perform better on cognitive tests.

Lowers blood pressure. Spending time in nature can also help to lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health. Studies have shown that people who spend time in nature have a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.

Promotes physical activity. Spending time in nature often involves physical activity like hiking, biking, or swimming. Physical activity is essential for good physical and mental health.

Enhances social interaction. Spending time in nature can also provide opportunities for social interaction. For example, you can walk with a friend or family or join a hiking group. Social interaction is essential for our overall well-being.

In addition to these specific benefits, spending time in nature can also help to improve our overall sense of well-being. Nature can help us to feel more grounded and connected to something larger than ourselves. It can also help us to appreciate the beauty of the world around us.

If you're looking for ways to improve your wellness, I encourage you to spend more time in nature. Even a short walk in the park can make a big difference. It certainly does for me!

Here are a few tips for connecting with nature:

Find a place in nature where you feel comfortable and relaxed. This could be a park, a forest, a beach, or even your backyard.

Spend time in nature without any distractions. This means turning off your phone and putting away any other devices.

Be present and mindful of your surroundings. Pay attention to nature's sights, sounds, smells, and textures.

Take deep breaths and relax. Focus on the feeling of the air coming in and out of your lungs.

Enjoy the beauty of nature. Appreciate the plants, animals, and landscapes around you.

Another way to connect with nature is to bring it into your home. Using natural materials, such as wood, stone, and bamboo, often characterizes botanical design. It may also incorporate botanical elements such as plants, flowers, and leaves. Botanical design can create various looks, from rustic to modern.

There are many ways to add botanical design to your home interior. Here are a few ideas:

Add potted plants to your home. Potted plants are a great way to bring nature indoors and add a touch of green to any room. Choose plants that are easy to care for and fit your available space.

Hang botanical prints on your walls. Botanical prints are a beautiful and elegant way to add nature to your walls. You can find botanical prints in various styles, from vintage to modern.

Use botanical wallpaper or fabric in your home decor. Botanical wallpaper, murals, and fabric can add a touch of botanical design to any room in your home. Use them to create an accent wall in your living room or to upholster a chair or sofa.

Create a terrarium or kokedama. Terrariums and kokedamas are small, enclosed gardens perfect for adding a touch of nature to your home. They are also relatively easy to care for.

Add fresh flowers to your home regularly. Fresh flowers are a beautiful and affordable way to add natural elements to your home. Place them in a vase on your coffee or dining table, or give them to a friend.

Plant an herb garden in your kitchen. Herb gardens are a great way to add fresh herbs to your cooking and a touch of botanical design to your kitchen. You can plant herbs in pots on your windowsill or in a raised bed in your backyard.

Grow a vertical garden on your wall. Vertical gardens are a great way to add botanical design to small spaces. They can be created using various materials, such as wooden pallets or PVC pipes.

Create a living wall in your home. Living walls are extensive, vertical gardens that can add a touch of biophilic design to any room in your home. They are typically created using a variety of plants, mosses, and other materials.

Add a water feature to your home, such as a fountain or birdbath. Water features add a touch of tranquility and natural beauty to any home. They can also be used to attract birds and other wildlife.

Use natural materials in your home decor, such as wood, stone, and bamboo. Natural materials can help to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in your home. They can also add a touch of botanical design to your decor.

Bring the outdoors in with large windows and skylights. Large windows and skylights allow you to enjoy natural light and views of the outdoors from inside your home. This can help create a connection to nature and enhance your home.

Use natural light to your advantage when decorating your home. Natural light can help to make your home feel more spacious and airy. It can also highlight the botanical design elements in your home.

Use colors in your home to enhance wellness. For more information about the connection between Color Psychology and Wellness, click my blog to read more.

""Returning home is the most difficult part of long-distance hiking. You have grown outside the puzzle and your piece no longer fits." "  -- Antonymous

No matter the season, you can always find beauty in nature. The healing power of nature is simply magical.

Hiking in the Northeastern part of the United States always brings me joy, especially in Autumn.

"“A walk in nature walks the soul back home.”"  -- Mary Davis

Nature is home to the soul.

No matter where you live, you can always find beauty in your surroundings. This lovely path brought me down to the gorgeous Indian Ocean off the shores of Perth, Australia.

Nature can help us realize that we are part of something much larger than ourselves and that our problems are not as big as we may think. This can help us to feel more grounded and at peace.

Nature can also make us feel like the whole world is ours. When the beauty of nature surrounds us, we can't help but feel a sense of wonder and awe. We can do anything, and anything is possible.

If you want to improve your wellness, I encourage you to spend more time in nature. Even a short walk in the park can make a big difference. You can also bring nature into your home by adding plants, fresh flowers, or natural materials to your decor.

Nature is our gift, and it is there for us to enjoy. So, please make time for nature today and see how it feels. You may be surprised at how much it can benefit your health and well-being. Spending Time Outdoors is Good for Your Health.

"May your home be a place where friends meet, family gathers, and love grows. "  -- Anonymous

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Happy designing, my friends!

Mary

[crunchchute]

my attempt at a bunch of my fav artists styles :] idea by sootnuki!!

i would love to do more but this was already a huge challenge

if any artist here dislikes this/is uncomfortable with it/any reason i can take it down or turn off reblogs etc. otherwise i hope its ok 🫡 im not gonna tag anyone just gonna let it do its thing in the wild lol

[turtleblogatlast]

I unironically love how blatantly late 80’s early 90’s all the brothers’ styles are in “The Clothes Don’t Make the Turtle” because like…of course those are their styles! The majority of the media they grew up adoring is heavily influenced by that time period, so it makes perfect sense that they all took inspiration from it. It’s honestly super cute to see, they’re such kids I swear.

[casualavocados]

You've never done that when I got close to you before. Why? None of your business. Tell me, or you can't leave.

KISEKI: DEAR TO ME Ep. 10

[lorebird]

In which Ford struggles so badly to relate to other people that he wonders if he’s really human at all. The more isolated he becomes, the harder it is to reconcile with his own humanity.

[icy-dark-star]

Kirbtober Day 30: Soul

Duality of Soul

[arahabakix]

fushiguro toji in jjk chapter 233;

[zenlesszonezero]

Join Zenless Zone Zero with Tsukishiro Yanagi, the deputy leader of Hollow Special Operations Section 6! Beneath her ordinary office lady exterior lies a meticulous, emotionally intelligent big sister to the team.

[get-more-bald]

drew my little guy for the first time!

click for better quality!

[thelemonsnek]

[id: a drawing showing a lineup of four characters, Day (a pokemon trainer oc), and Akari, Laventon, and Ingo, all from legends arceus. Day is a white person with brown hair shaved short on one side, and wears glasses. They are wearing a short purple kimono, with a white shirt underneath and black pants with a purple flame pattern. Akari is wearing a long white kimono with blue plant patterns going up it in long stripes, a red sash around her waist, and has her hair tied back in a ponytail. Laventon is wearing his typical outfit minus the lab coat, which consists of a purple button up shirt, pinstripe pants, and a brown fluffy vest. Ingo is wearing a dark blue kimono and long black pants with a pink sash around his waist. End id]

Festival outfits!!!! Akari would NOT let Day go to the festival in their usual ragged clothes, which Laventon wholeheartedly supported, so Day dragged Ingo along too :) if they had to suffer without their usual coat so did Ingo

[fridayyy-13th]

i would like to partake in the DAPTIT bracelet-making fun; are rainbow loom bracelets okay? it’s all i’ve got :P

[sergle]

spill girl why they whining

Omg so. A lot of the recent HT launches have had pretty much the same colors repeated over and over, but Specifically the one that was released on saturday! Really just, as a majority, shades that are near exact dupes for polishes that have already been dropped very recently. And so fans of the brand are kind of taking a minute to complain abt the way that a collection will be hyped up, only to be completely identical to stuff already in the catalog. Me, complaining and talking about Colors are two of my favorite things, so I was gonna read all of it anyway, but I also totally agree. Also the last color story is kind of not a complimentary color palette, imo. Brown, aqua, neon pink/coral, yellowish taupe, and primary purple?

In particular, these two "new" shades are the ones making everyone lay on the ground dead, bc they are just. There's an ultra bright coral and an ultra bright aqua shade in like every release.

Brands obviously will make multiple polishes in a similar color family- especially once they have a large catalog. But HT has a ton of color families they haven't even touched yet, in favor of making mostly Purples, Blues, Aquas, and Corals. Ppl aren't loving these two either tbh:

The sorta Sandy color, I do think is different Enough, but the purple is very... tsk tsk... Because the brand also just dropped a purples-only release very recently. I think it's interesting to see! Because HT is a newer brand, only around for a few years- and, ultimately, an Influencer Brand. Since it's owned by one person, and the creator of this brand is designing the polishes herself, there's an element of just. Making a lot of polish in her personal fav colors! Which normally end up being very saturated, very cool toned, with a strong preference for purple.

[bacchuschucklefuck]

literally figured sorcerer!kristen's freshman year design out the moment I sat down and attempted to brainstorm (rubs hands together fly style) we eatin good today boys

[op3ra]

two EARLY early rusty pfps of mine.........these are so old it feels like they're from another dimension at this point. both are from september 2022 or so

[corset]

Imagine being able to make a decision about yourself

[ghost-proofbaby]

you've posted (or maybe it wash just in tags) about the knight eddie story youve worked on before and i have not been able to get the idea out of my head

oh, nonnie. oh. (i definitely have. in tags and posts for a few months now haha)

but you know when fics get so big behind the scenes and suddenly you're scared to post it? like, you've got several full chapters written, an entire world and magic system built, and an entirely fleshed out OC, but like... the thought of sharing it with the world is just? scary? yeah. that's where i am.

knight!eddie also doesn't leave my head. i just don't want to post this monster of a fic that honestly reads more like a fantasy novel because i don't know if y'all would like it haha. it's very intense and genuinely doesn't read like just a fic. it reads like a book. it is a book at this point. if y'all really are interested, i could always post snippets and such. it's not a matter of characterization and stuff, but... i just put a lot of work into it and it's my baby lol

[cannibalmapleshade]

girl i would be pissy too if crowfeather was my husband and the father of my kid💀