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Just 15 minutes in nature a day can boost your well-being by increasing your mood, concentration and physical health<\/p>\n

The average UK<\/a> person spends just 7% of their time<\/a> (or 86 minutes) outdoors during the work week. This is shocking to hear, but with our busy schedules, it\u2019s no wonder many of us can only find a few minutes each day to get outside.<\/p>\n

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Spending time outside, particularly in nature, is important because it can help regulate stress<\/a>, boost mental health<\/a>, and improve immune function<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But the good news is you don\u2019t need to spend hours outdoors each day to see the benefits. Just 15 minutes a day in nature is enough to boost your mood, concentration and physical health.<\/p>\n

1. Mood boost<\/h2>\n

The connection between nature and mood is the most consistent finding across all nature and health studies.<\/p>\n

Spending time in nature improves mood by increasing positive feelings<\/a> such as happiness and optimism, reducing sadness and anxiety and decreasing rumination<\/a> (fixating on negative thoughts). It also supports social connections<\/a> by providing an open and neutral space to have meaningful interactions.<\/p>\n

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Sotnikovmikhail\/Dreamstime<\/a><\/span> Just a few minutes outdoors each day can give your mood a boost<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Even a one-hour break in nature can create a mental and physical distance from everyday stressors such as emails and to-do lists. It also restores and builds our capacity to handle the day\u2019s challenges<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While one study found it\u2019s most beneficial for your mood to go for a 75-minute walk in secluded woodlands, the research still showed that even walking in somewhat green areas \u2013 such as a tree-lined road \u2013 can confer mood benefits<\/a>. This is important for those without access to dense forests near their homes or workplaces, as a short walk in a city park can still have a meaningful impact on mental well-being.<\/p>\n

2. Better concentration<\/h2>\n

Taking breaks in nature can also improve cognitive performance. Numerous lab-based studies<\/a> have found that people perform better on attention and memory tasks after viewing nature scenery versus when they looked at city scenery. Evidence also shows that simply having access to green spaces can improve working memory and attention span<\/a> in children. Taking short outdoor breaks during the workday (as little as 10-15 minutes) can improve concentration<\/a> in people who work in offices, as well.<\/p>\n

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Evgenyatamanenko\/Dreamstime<\/a><\/span> Time outdoors has brain benefits for both adults and children<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Even when there aren\u2019t opportunities to visit nature outside of the office, workplaces with more indoor plants have reported better work performance and well-being than those that work in an office without plants. This shows that even a small presence of nature can be beneficial.<\/p>\n

3. Physical health improvements<\/h2>\n

The benefits of spending time in nature go beyond the mind as well. Spending time in nature, even for as little as 15 minutes<\/a>, is shown to improve cardiovascular health in many ways, including by reducing blood pressure and resting heart rate<\/a>. Workouts done in green spaces may also feel more enjoyable and lower effort<\/a> \u2013 even though you might actually be working harder.<\/p>\n

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Lzf\/Dreamstime<\/a><\/span> Working out in green spaces may feel less like a chore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In one study, participants completed an 80-minute rest in nature before returning to the lab to perform a cycling test where they exercised to the point of exhaustion. The study found that the participants who spent time in nature before their test had better endurance performance<\/a> than those who had spent time in an urban area before the test.<\/p>\n

This means that even if your workout doesn\u2019t happen outdoors, just a short visit to a park or green space prior can have lingering positive effects on exercise performance and physical health.<\/p>\n

The great outdoors<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s all about small, consistent steps \u2013 and having fun. The mental health benefits of spending time in nature<\/a> are robust.<\/p>\n

Whether you have your lunch break in a park or choose a greener route to and from work, evidence suggests these small changes can have a positive effect on mood and optimism<\/a> from the first instance. If these changes then become a habit, this can improve motivation at work<\/a> and possibly make exercising more enjoyable<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Artem Kniaz\/Dreamstime<\/a><\/span> You don\u2019t need to spend hours outdoors each day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don\u2019t be shy to try different things, too. Even activities like joining a parkrun event in your local park or getting your hands dirty by building a house plant collection can help you get a dosage of nature.<\/p>\n

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Author:<\/strong> Yvanna Todorova<\/a>, Research Associate in Public Health Evaluations, Loughborough University<\/a>. This article is republished from The Conversation<\/a> under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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