Spending time in natural settings — a park, a wood, the seafront — is linked to less stress and better concentration. You don’t need to head for the hills: studies on contact with nature suggest that short, frequent visits already make a difference.
Did you know? A 2019 study measured cortisol (the stress hormone) in people spending time in green spaces: the biggest drop came between 20 and 30 minutes. More time still adds up, but at a slower rate.
The Solveralia version of this rule: find the nearest patch of green to your home or work and make it part of your route. Eating outdoors, taking a phone call while walking in the park or reading on a bench for a while all count. It’s free, needs no kit and goes beautifully with the walk after lunch.
Start today: twenty minutes in the nearest park. It’s free, and the minimum dose already works.