{"id":12228,"date":"2022-07-14T10:28:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T14:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?p=12228"},"modified":"2024-03-01T10:49:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T15:49:11","slug":"6-ways-to-incorporate-nature-into-your-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-ways-to-incorporate-nature-into-your-day\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Incorporate Nature into Your Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>What happens when we reconnect with nature? We become more creative and inspired, we feel more balanced and grounded plus we have lower stress levels. Yet our hectic lifestyle often prevents us from getting much-needed outdoor time. It doesn\u2019t have to be complicated, though, when you follow these 6 ways to incorporate nature into your day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies show that nature plays a highly influential role in our physical and mental wellness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple walk in the park can inspire creativity and focus, calm the mind and ground us, as well as boost our mood and energy level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>It\u2019s easier than you think to work nature\u2019s magic into your routine!&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as our lives become more attached to our devices, we lose touch with the healing power that nature can offer us. We spend much of our time at our desks, staring into the glow of our devices and longing for our next moment of relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if these moments are more accessible than we think?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Melissa Lem, Director of Parks Prescriptions for the <a href=\"https:\/\/bcparksfoundation.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BC Parks Foundation<\/a> and long-time advocate for the benefits of connecting to the natural world, outlines six ways that we can seamlessly integrate nature and little pockets of peace into our everyday routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-incorporate-nature-into-your-day\">How to Incorporate Nature into Your Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easier than you think to work nature\u2019s magic into your routine! Check out these 6 ways to incorporate nature into your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Spend at least two hours a week in nature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12224\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1282,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713118\/magazine\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"woman taking a break from riding electric KBO bike\" class=\"wp-post-12228 wp-image-12224\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1657713118\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713118\/magazine\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713118\/magazine\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_684,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713118\/magazine\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_513,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713118\/magazine\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1026,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713118\/magazine\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_801,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713118\/magazine\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_962,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713118\/magazine\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_401,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713118\/magazine\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461\/woman-taking-a-break-from-riding-her-electric-KBO-Bike-kbo-bike-6s20Vsn5gSY-unsplash_1222462461.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-019-44097-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research<\/a> shows that those who spend at least two hours per week in nature report significantly better health and well-being as compared to those who don\u2019t get this time outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two hours may seem daunting, but when split up into six 20-minute periods, it becomes a lot more doable to incorporate nature into your day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those looking to maximize the stress-relieving effects of the outdoors might want to spend an extra ten minutes on their walk: the most efficient drop in cortisol happens between the 20- to 30-minute mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for ideas for 20-minute activities? Walking your dog, taking a bike ride through the neighborhood, reading a book in the park or even sitting on a bench to gaze at the trees are all great ways to meet your time-in-nature quota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Make easy, green tweaks to your routine.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12223\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713120\/magazine\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"woman running in park to incorporate nature into her day\" class=\"wp-post-12228 wp-image-12223\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1657713120\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713120\/magazine\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713120\/magazine\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713120\/magazine\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713120\/magazine\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713120\/magazine\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713120\/magazine\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713120\/magazine\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713120\/magazine\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash\/woman-running-in-park-arek-adeoye-ljoCgjs63SM-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Book a lunchtime walk in the park with a coworker. Do your next cardio workout on the trail instead of at the gym.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose an active commute to work or school along the greenway, and take a break along the way to soak it all in. Plan a weekend getaway around an outdoor experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many simple ways to incorporate nature into your day without the extra hours and effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you think about it, many things that we already do inside can be done outside: reading, eating a meal, playing with your pet or socializing with a friend can all be done just as well under the sun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Write nature into your schedule.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12225\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_2560,h_1707,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713128\/magazine\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"incorporate nature into your day with couple doing yoga at the park\" class=\"wp-post-12228 wp-image-12225\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1657713128\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_2560,h_1707,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713128\/magazine\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941.jpg?_i=AA 2560w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713128\/magazine\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713128\/magazine\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713128\/magazine\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713128\/magazine\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_2048,h_1365,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713128\/magazine\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941.jpg?_i=AA 2048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713128\/magazine\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713128\/magazine\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713128\/magazine\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713128\/magazine\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941\/mature-couple-doing-yoga-in-the-park-pexels-rodnae-productions-8172941.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule and prioritize green time like you would a doctor\u2019s appointment or a dinner date. That means entering it into your day planner or phone calendar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Science tells us that when we write down the words, it\u2019s more likely to happen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you tend to have more energy in the morning after drinking your coffee, schedule that walk for 10 am. If you love to watch the changing colors of a sunset, pencil in that park date for 5 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pro-tip: set an alert for a few minutes before the event so that you can grab the proper clothing and get ready to head outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Phone a friend (or family member).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"12226\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE3MDciPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiPjxhbmltYXRlIGF0dHJpYnV0ZU5hbWU9ImZpbGwiIHZhbHVlcz0icmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjUpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC4xKTtyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSkiIGR1cj0iMnMiIHJlcGVhdENvdW50PSJpbmRlZmluaXRlIiAvPjwvcmVjdD48L3N2Zz4=\" alt=\"couple enjoying a picnic on the beach\" class=\"wp-post-12228 wp-image-12226\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1657713142\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"2560 1707\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_2560,h_1707,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713142\/magazine\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342.jpg?_i=AA 2560w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713142\/magazine\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713142\/magazine\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713142\/magazine\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713142\/magazine\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_2048,h_1365,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713142\/magazine\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342.jpg?_i=AA 2048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713142\/magazine\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713142\/magazine\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713142\/magazine\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1657713142\/magazine\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342\/couple-enjoying-a-picnic-on-the-beach-pexels-hannah-nelson-1038342.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to hold yourself accountable when you\u2019re the only one aware of your goal. Getting another person involved increases the chances that you\u2019ll meet your quota for time outdoors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s your mother, your significant other or your best friend, let them know where and when you plan to get outside. They can help to hold you accountable\u2014and maybe even join you for a picnic in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. 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Stay on the trail and avoid risky detours. Always pack out what you pack in and don\u2019t litter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treating nature with respect keeps our green spaces safe and accessible for everyone. Beyond this, establishing respect for the world around us is a great way to form a deeper connection with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-respect is just as important. Likewise, when you incorporate nature into your day, it shouldn\u2019t be a burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you\u2019re doing what\u2019s comfortable for you when you get outside. Feel free to push yourself with a challenging hike or bike ride\u2014but know when it\u2019s time to stop and rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. 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