Health & Wellbeing - Reconnecting with nature can improve health, happiness, and overall wellbeing [9][19] - Nature acts on a neurological and hormonal level, generating feelings of wellbeing [16] - Nature reduces blood pressure, helps breathing, and increases energy while reducing stress [5] - Nature improves focus, memory, and creativity [6] - Nature can reduce the perception of both mental and physical pain [6] Impact of Technology & Urbanization - Modern lifestyles focused on cities and technology lead to stress and disconnection from nature [2][5] - Children now spend more time indoors with technology, missing out on the physical and mental benefits of nature [7][8] Practical Applications - Bringing nature into living spaces with plants and natural light can improve mood and air quality [10][11] - Engaging in outdoor activities like running, cycling, or even sitting under a tree can foster connection with nature [12] - Making outdoor activities social and practicing mindfulness can help integrate nature into daily routines [13][14] Nature's Intrinsic Value - Nature is not just a resource but has its own value and right to exist [3] - Humans have a deep-rooted connection to nature, which is reflected in our memory and genes [4]

When I tell people I studied kinesiology and recreation, I almost always get responses like, "Oh, so you studied sports. " Or, "I get it. not wanting something too serious.And while I did take a few classes on the psychology of sport, and yeah, my definition of business casual almost always includes a pair of sneakers, there's so much more to recreation. At its core, recreation is about what we choose to do when we don't have to do. My journey of recreation started when I was about 8 years old.I was on a fa ...