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Modern life isn\u2019t very good for us for a variety of reasons. One of the biggest, though, is that modern life, by design, is engineered to keep most of us indoors most of the day.<\/p>\nModern life isn\u2019t very good for us for a variety of reasons. One of the biggest, though, is that modern life, by design, is engineered to keep most of us indoors most of the day.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s bad for a variety of reasons, but the two biggest are lack of sunlight, and lack of access to one of the most powerful stress relievers in existence.<\/p>\n
While it\u2019s true that we don\u2019t rely on the sun in the same way that plants do, it\u2019s also true that sunlight provides a raft of benefits to our bodies. It helps our bodies naturally produce vitamin-D and helps regulate our circadian rhythm, which facilitates better and more restful sleep, making us more alert and aware during our waking hours.<\/p>\n
Given how stressful modern life is, we\u2019re really hitting ourselves with a one-two punch by not unplugging for a few minutes a day and going outdoors, because studies have shown that a simple twenty-minute walk in the woods every day can reduce cortisol levels by as much as 50 percent. Since cortisol is the \u201cstress hormone,\u201d by not taking advantage of this simple option, we\u2019re absolutely making an already bad situation worse.<\/p>\n
What, then, is the secret?<\/p>\n
What\u2019s the best way to feel better if you\u2019re trapped indoors all day, every day?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s simple. Just say no.<\/p>\n
Find a way to carve out at least twenty minutes a day and get outside. Go sit in the sun. Go walk down a wooded trail, maybe right after lunch, or maybe on a break.<\/p>\n
Doing so will relax and refresh you. It will help you de-stress, and when you return from your short \u201cunplugged\u201d break, you\u2019ll be ready to tackle whatever else you\u2019ve got facing you for the rest of the day. Try it and see for yourself. You\u2019ll be amazed at the difference it makes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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