If you’re anything like me, then you’re happiest outdoors. No matter if it’s super hot or freezing cold, full of sunshine or even pouring rain. Whether you’re alone or with a friend it always seems to bring your spirits up. You can’t seem to find anything that brings you as much joy. More people should start to go outside, and I don’t mean go outside just to run to your car, but really go outside. People need to take a moment for themselves and enjoy what nature has to offer. Being outside always seems to boost people’s moods, which is one of the reasons why I love it so much. But what is it about nature that causes people to have a heightened sense of well-being? Here is my list on why I believe nature brings such joy into peoples' lives.

Nature brings a sense of calmness.

Life can seem to be quite overwhelming. Especially when you have school, work, and extracurricular activities taking over most of your days. When you take a moment to go outdoors, and relax you feel an outstanding sense of calmness and silence which allows you to relax. Take a moment, disconnect.

Nature is beautiful.

Looking around at all of the nature that surrounds us puts you in awe. From the tree in your backyard to a forest. Watching the sunrise or set over the horizon is one of the most beautiful things you will ever see. Thinking about how plants and animals coexist and help each other to survive is mesmerizing. Being surrounded by so much beauty makes you feel whole and elated.

Nature gives you energy.

After being cooped up in the house for a while, you finally decide go outside. You get a rush of energy as soon as you start breathing in the fresh air, feeling the sun on your face and having the wind blow through your hair. All of these wake you up and give you energy to last throughout your day. Nothing is worse than a tired and grumpy person, get outside and feel alive!

Nature gives you a sense of self.

Being in nature allows you to focus on you and your spirit. It gives you a moment to reflect on your life and see that life is beautiful. You feel connected to nature and everything in it. You have a purpose in this world and allowing yourself to bring in and feel nature allows you to realize that. If you allow nature to take away your problems, even for only a moment, you will feel such a huge sense of relief.

So take a moment, to go outside. I guarantee you will feel like a happier, more positive person.