How Connecting To Nature Can Help Your Well-Being During The Omicron Surge

We may have noticed that being in nature helps us feel better, and it turns out that there is a lot of research supporting these feelings. In the following article, the author shares four ways that nature can practically help us and links the research to support her suggestions. This can be particularly helpful during the Omicron surge, as many activities may not be as accessible due to safety protocols.

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_ways_nature_can_protect_your_wellbeing_during_a_pandemic?utm_source=Greater+Good+Science+Center&utm_campaign=fa1a6ac569-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_GG_Newsletter_January_18_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ae73e326e-fa1a6ac569-51528107

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