Natures Impact on the Mind
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Improves mood.
experiencing the beauty of nature increases positive emotions & decrease in rumination
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Better Cognitions.
nature increases cogintive functioning improving ability in memory related tasks & problem solving
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Restores Attention.
walking through nature decreases cognitive engagement & arousal allowing “attention restoration”
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Encourages Kindness.
nature scenes influence one’s willingness to generous, trusting and helpful behaviors
Affliated research.
Picture: Jörg Düsterwald and the photographer Tschiponnique Skupin/Future