Why You Need to Get Outdoors Every Day (5 Steps to Make It Happen)

Published: April 21, 2024, 5 p.m.

Did you know there are major health benefits to getting outdoors every day? Whether it\u2019s a lush forest, a serene local park, or your garden, nature has a way of calming our minds and restoring our bodies. Some studies show that being in nature can lower your cortisol levels, the stress hormone in the body. If we live with elevated cortisol levels from daily stresses and don\u2019t actively find ways to decrease these levels daily, we are contributing to the inflammatory load in our bodies that can lead to various health issues over time. Being in nature doesn\u2019t always have to be a bright, sunny day. Simply being exposed to daylight first thing in the morning, even on an overcast day, helps regulate our circadian rhythms to optimize better sleep patterns. Beauty can be found in all types of weather once you commit to getting outside every day. Today on the blog & podcast, let\u2019s explore the benefits of nature and how to make it a priority in your everyday life.