Pages about “Nature”

Daylight and time outdoorsAim for about two hours a week in green spaces and some daylight every morning. The evidence is mostly surveys, but it's consistent and the cost is low.
- Evidence: Some
- Takes: about 2 hours a week
What reliably improves wellbeing (and what doesn't)People, movement, sleep and time outdoors have the best evidence. Many famous psychology tricks have small effects or didn't replicate.
- Evidence: Some
Stepping outsideGo outside for a few minutes, ideally somewhere with trees, grass or sky. Short time in nature lifts mood in studies, but most tested 10 minutes or more.
- Evidence: Weak
- Takes: 4 minutes