Walking Silently Is More Than You Think, So Don’t Think
No agenda, no working on a plan, just peaceful walking by yourself is the new/old self-care technique you may need.
Walking is more than just physical transportation; research highlights its benefits. Unplanned, solitary walking is now recognized for its extra advantages.
According to a systematic review and meta-analysis, outdoor nature-based therapy (NBI) benefits all populations, including healthy adults, older adults with long-term diseases, and persons with common mental health issues. Nature-based treatments are effective for both existing and preventing mental health issues. When looking at mental health outcomes, the researchers found that nature-based therapy given in groups had the biggest and most consistent effects.
From examining well-respected databases, they found 50 studies derived from 14,321 records. Those studies indicated that NBIs helped with a variety of mood issues, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and a lack of positive affect. For most people with any mental health challenges, that about covers the field, right?
But two things need to be included here, and that is whether the individuals engaged in NBI alone or in groups and how that may have affected the outcomes. And, while engaged in NBI, were any of the subjects told to free their…
