tip number 10 – how a change of scenery can boost your mental health
“A place can give you profoundly positive emotions and remind you of some of your best times, or it can give you emotions and memories that cause you pain. The question “Is being here helping me or hurting me?” this may be valuable if you are making important changes in your life, especially if you are seeking treatment” – https://everlastrecovery.com
Studies suggest that a change of scenery can release feel-good hormones, expand your thinking, and inspire your mood.
I agree with this. Every now and then I get this urge to go somewhere new, even if it’s for an hour, even if it’s to my local park/gardens. In my experience a change of scenery has boosted my mood and made me feel more motivated than I was before.
My first choice is being with nature. I like to feel the warmth of the sun, the texture of the sand on my feet, and the sound of the wind blowing. I like engaging with nature and being as present as I can be in that moment. I love to see how the waves have their own little dance, and how amazing the world actually is. It’s a getaway, it’s like a breath of fresh air that I know my lungs were longing for.
If you are feeling stressed, unmotivated, or generally not yourself, I’d encourage you to take a step outside. Take a step into a new environment – (one that makes you happy!) and enjoy the moment. Take it in, every sound, every smell, take it in. Enjoy the moment and reset your mind and body.
I hope today’s tip is something that you can use in the future, as it is something that has helped me in the past.
Until next time lovely souls, you are important, beautiful, wanted and most importantly, you are loved.
xx