what does nature have to do with happiness?

What’s nature got to do with my happiness?

And why smelling the flowers is so important.

Spending time in nature helps you because...

your brain works better

better memory

longer attention span

you feel happier

even if there is rain, dirt & mosquitoes

in all likelihood

your memory of your experience in nature will make you

happier

you get a sense of meaning for life

you feel connected

to nature

to other people on our planet

to all beings

you feel inspired & (re)invigorated

to do good work

to help others

So do you have to drop everything and spend a two weeks backpacking to get the benefits?

No

It’s really about incorporating nature into your everyday life

Thoughtfully

Little things count

Eat dinner in the backyard

Bring your paperwork outside

Live with plants

in the office

at home

everywhere!

Pin it up!

if you can’t put plants in your space (or have a black thumb) put up posters of nature around you

and on laptop’s your screen saver

and on your phone’s wall paper

Appreciate the beauty

on a walk

as the seasons change

everywhere!

What other ways can you bring nature into your life?

How Happy Are You?Take Gross National Happiness Index

happycounts.org