By: Grace Brogioli
The middle-end of fall is a notorious transitional period where the temperature fluctuates weekly. It can be nice and sunny one day, then bitter and cold the next. It’s also a super busy time for a lot of people. Whether you are a student or are working a full-time job, it can be a stressful time for everyone. Everyone is back in the full swing of things. To help when your stress becomes a bit too heightened, you can take advantage of the fall scenery. The leaves start changing colors, the air becomes more crisp, and the temperature chills. It can be very pretty, but what people don’t talk about is what the fall scenery can do to improve our mental health. So, take a walk through nature!
When all the stressors of everyday life pick up, you may feel overwhelmed. To help ease the stress, spend time on a walk through nature. Spending time outdoors leads to lower rates of anxiety and depression since our senses are focused on something other than what we feel in our bodies. In order to tap into the benefits nature offers for our mental health, immerse yourself in the scenery and enter into the present time.
Ask yourself:
- What sounds do I hear?
- What specific wildlife is greeting me?
- What colors are the leaves on the trees?
- What is the weather like today? Is it crisp and sunny, or cold and rainy?
By spending time in nature and allowing your mind to unwind, you will feel a newfound sense of calm and peacefulness. So, take a study break, take a lunch break, take a walk outside, and look at the beautiful scenery fall has to offer.
Photo: Patrick Dugan
The EastCoaster 
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