Wellness Challenge: Send us a picture of how you got outside in the sunshine this week!
Why Quarantine Has Made Us So Tired
Being quarantined has come with everything being online. We are spending the majority of our days in front of our phone, computer, TV, or all 3 at once! This can strain our eyes, make us feel lethargic, and lower our energy and productivity levels. Daily zoom calls contribute to mental and emotional fatigue as well.
This is why taking a break and getting outside every day is so important! A positive to our quarantine situation is that we can make more time to go outside and get moving! Here are a few benefits of getting outside!
Benefits of Being Outside
- Increased amounts of vitamin D and movement can allow for better circadian rhythms by reducing inflammation. AKA better sleep!
- Improved energy, productivity, and focus
- Reduced stress
- Can help with mental health, specifically anxiety and depression
- Improved memory
Getting Outside Ideas
- Drink your morning coffee outside
- Go for a walk or a hike
- Grab a ball and a friend
- Read a book in the sun
- Yoga in the sun
- Ride a bike
- Plant a garden
- Go swimming in a lake or river
- Zoom outside
- Eat outside
- Drive to a viewpoint and listen to music
If you are here, this is your sign to log off your computer and step outside!
Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/why-spending-more-time-outside-is-healthy-2017-7#with-all-this-its-not-surprising-that-outdoor-time-is-associated-with-a-lower-overall-risk-of-early-death-12
