THE EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF SLEEPING OUTSIDE Close your eyes..
Added 2024-03-29 15:59:07 +0000 UTCTHE EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF SLEEPING OUTSIDE
Close your eyes and picture the last time you came home after camping or going for a really good, long hike. You probably felt calm and exhilarated at the same time after connecting with nature, unplugging and getting away from your daily life. It turns out nature just might be the very best tonic for sleep, too!
The sounds of nature and outdoor silence have been proven to decrease cortisol levels in humans. Even the visual aspects of nature can be soothing. Personally, I’ve learned pleasant natural things to focus on — like trees and greenspaces — can distract my mind from negative thought patterns!
Oxygen levels in your brain are connected to levels of serotonin — a chemical that promotes feelings of happiness and well being. Spending a night outdoors or even just an afternoon nap is an easy way to replenish these oxygen levels and boost serotonin!! 😊🙃
