It could literally be a matter of going for a 20-minute walk and returning home feeling completely different and better; often refreshed and more relaxed. Such a simple interaction with the outdoors can make such a dramatic difference.
I have learnt many new things as a trainee on Keeping it Wild, one of them being ‘The 5 Ways to Wellbeing’. The 5 Ways to Wellbeing were developed by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) on behalf of the Foresight Commission in the UK, and is a guideline of key aims in the support of wellbeing when practiced in a balanced and regular way.
What are the ways?
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Connect - talking and engaging with people and the world around you
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Be Active- getting up and moving around physically
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Keep Learning - engaging with your curiosity and embracing and discovering new experiences
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Take Notice - taking a moment to appreciate the small things/take in the beauty of nature
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Give- doing something good for someone or wildlife