A dose of nature
General Health · Beginner
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Work small forest baths into your week to lower stress and restore your attention, wherever you live.
Micro-habits to get started
Small actions of a few minutes to start this habit:
Find your nearest green space
Go to a park, a tree-lined square or a nearby garden; it doesn't need to be far, just green and reasonably calm.
If you can't go out, looking at nature through the window or keeping plants gives you part of the benefit.
5 minPut your phone away
Leave your phone in your pocket or on airplane mode while you're in the natural setting.
The point is to disconnect from screens, not to bring them along.
1 minSwitch on all five senses
Go slowly and pay attention: colors, sounds, smells, textures. Name what you notice in your head.
Sensory presence, not physical effort, is what makes the difference.
10 min