Whether it’s walking through a park on the way home or simply making an effort to go on a hike on the weekends, being out and about in nature increases your happiness by tenfold.

When you’re stuck in the office staring at your computer all the time, it’s easier for your mind to reach a mental slump. Being outdoors revitalises your soul and mental energy.

Getting enough good sleep is an inherent problem for us all but as it turns out, getting enough sunlight could actually help you sleep better.

Sunlight triggers the release of serotonin, a chemical that helps you sleep better!

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In a study done with 56 participants on a hike, it was revealed that half the group that completed a creativity test after the hike did better than those who completed before.

That’s because being out and about gives your mind a break from the daily use of technology and lets it get inspired.

When you’re outdoors, it’s easier to feel more relaxed and gives your body a chance to recover from small health problems like recovering from a flu or a cold.

You also get the vitamins your body needs to rest better at night when outdoors!

It might seem hard to believe but indoor air pollution is a lot worst than outdoors. That’s because, with indoor air pollution, it’s harder to detect where it’s coming from and your air could even be polluted from various household products like the cleaning solution you’re using!

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Text: Atika Lim