Time spent walking in a forest, breathing fresh air, listening to nature sounds, viewing beautiful nature scenes and soaking up Vitamin D-enriched sunlight does so many incredible things for your body, mind and soul.

• Boosts the immune system.
• Lowers blood pressure.
• Reduces stress.
• Improves mood.
• Increases ability to focus, even in children with ADHD.
• Accelerates recovery from surgery or illness.
• Increases energy level.
• Improves sleep.

And much, much more!

So while you’re making new resolutions to break bad habits, eat more healthfully and work out every day, you really need to be intentionally creating ways to naturally increase your inner joy and happiness on a daily basis.

You can start by setting a few simple nature habits and goals for the new year.