This checklist lists some ways that unplugging from daily life and going outdoors can be beneficial for you as well as some different ways you can unplug and de-stress.
1. SOME WAYS TO UNPLUG
££ Go for a walk on a nature trail or around your neighborhood.
££ Take a kayak or canoe out on a nearby lake.
££ Go fishing or bird watching at your local nature preserve.
££ Take up nature photography or landscape painting.
££ Start your day with a healthy breakfast to give you energy.
££ Trade in your smartphone for a phone that doesn’t connect to the Internet.
££ Read a book instead of checking social media during your time off.
££ Set a time limit for how much you watch TV or use the Internet.
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The benefits of connecting with nature and being
outdoors are lost when you’re constantly plugged
in to our digital world. Here are some reasons and
ways to unplug:
WAYS TO
UNPLUG &
GO OUTDOORS
KEY BENEFITS OF GOING OUTSIDE
✓✓ Being outside helps clear your mind and relieve stress.
✓✓ Sitting too long can lead to health problems, including obesity.
✓✓ Studies have shown connecting with nature is an anti-depressant.
✓✓ Limiting exposure to computer and TV screens helps you sleep better.
✓✓ Exposure to sunlight produces Vitamin D, which keeps you healthier.
✓✓ Indoor air often is stale and filled with allergens and germs.
✓✓ Getting outside is a great way to bond with your family.