{"id":53,"date":"2020-05-03T03:24:47","date_gmt":"2020-05-03T03:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/bewell\/?p=53"},"modified":"2020-05-03T03:24:48","modified_gmt":"2020-05-03T03:24:48","slug":"week-6-getting-outside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/bewell\/2020\/05\/03\/week-6-getting-outside\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 6: Getting outside"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wellness Challenge:<\/strong> Send us a picture of how you got outside in the sunshine this week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Quarantine Has Made Us So Tired<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits of Being Outside<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Increased amounts of vitamin D and movement can allow for better circadian rhythms by reducing inflammation. AKA better sleep! <\/li>
  2. Improved energy, productivity, and focus<\/li>
  3. Reduced stress<\/li>
  4. Can help with mental health, specifically anxiety and depression<\/li>
  5. Improved memory<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Getting Outside Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Drink your morning coffee outside<\/li>
    • Go for a walk or a hike<\/li>
    • Grab a ball and a friend<\/li>
    • Read a book in the sun<\/li>
    • Yoga in the sun<\/li>
    • Ride a bike<\/li>
    • Plant a garden<\/li>
    • Go swimming in a lake or river<\/li>
    • Zoom outside<\/li>
    • Eat outside<\/li>
    • Drive to a viewpoint and listen to music<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      If you are here, this is your sign to log off your computer and step outside!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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