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BRINGING THE OUTDOORS INTO YOUR WORK-FROM-HOME ROUTINE
Whether a stroll through the park or a day spent hiking, general exposure to green spaces is linked to numerous physical and mental benefits—including improved attention, lower stress and better mood. As such, spending time in nature can help remote employees be more focused, inspired and creative.
You don't have to go on a two-hour hike or even break a sweat. You can benefit just from being outside among trees and other green spaces for roughly five minutes a day.
Here are ways some outside time can support your mental health and overall well-being during the workday:
Since outside time can be beneficial to your mental health, consider the following ideas to get started and incorporate the outdoors into your daily work-from-home routine:
Health and wellness tips for your work, home and life—brought to you by the insurance professionals at ThinkTank Insurance Partners
Health and wellness tips for your work, home and life—brought to you by the insurance professionals at ThinkTank Insurance Partners
You don't have to be outdoorsy to reap nature's benefits. Find small ways to incorporate fresh air and sunlight into your daily schedule to improve your overall well-being. If you're unsure how to do it, talk to your manager to discuss options that work for your schedule.
This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. For further information, please consult a medical professional.
Marty Thomas
Marty has spent most of the last 20 years developing software in the marketing space and creating pathways for software systems to talk to each other with high efficiency. He heads our digital marketing efforts as well as oversees any technology implementations for our clients. As a partner, Marty is also responsible for internal systems in which help our team communicates with each other and our clients.