Healing is easier and faster if you follow nature’s way. Nature is all around us but we barely understand its immense positive effect on recovery. If you want to go all the way and fully give yourself the chance to recover, it would do you well if you fully understand nature’s therapeutic impact on rehab recovery. Your recovery will be better with nature’s aid as studies have shown that it has the following positive impacts:
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Nature Improves your Mood
A person recovering from addiction is often overwhelmed and rattled. Centering on peace can get tricky. This is why it is in your best interest to put yourself in the best mood possible if you want a full day dedicated to recovery. This can be easily achieved if you are surrounded by nature. Being in the presence of nature will improve your mood. This is the case because nature induces feelings of contentment and happiness which are the antitheses to feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and rattled. This is why rehab centers prioritize building spaces with the abundant presence of nature.
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Focus and Clarity
A clear mind will never leave you astray. One cannot go from point A to point B if there is no clear path. A clear path can only be created by a clear and focused mind. A clear mind knows where it’s going, and it knows how to get there. If you want a life fully free from addiction, it is imperative that you have a clear mind at much as possible. You need to intentionally place order in your internal world. To better do this, you should spend time in nature. Being in nature is effective in clearing one’s mind. It also helps in improving concentration. If you can concentrate on making good decisions every day, you will be able to navigate your life in any way you choose. A clear mind will allow you to have a good life.
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Good Sleep Hygiene.
Nature allows us to sleep better. How? Through its natural light and its fresh air. Natural light is effective in regulating our sleep patterns. The more frequent your exposure to natural light, the better your sleep hygiene will be. It need not be stressed that we are one with nature. Just that we get so busy and overwhelmed with the demands of modern life that we easily overlook this connection. The good thing is, this connection can easily be regained when we spend time in nature. This is why, people who spend time in nature sleep well and feel better. Nature effortlessly reset their body’s natural rhythm and effortlessly whispers the ways of the subtle ways of the Earth. When you have a good night’s sleep and you are one with your surroundings, you will become pretty unstoppable. This is a goal that you should aspire to. You should be unstoppable in your endeavor to live a life free from addiction. This is possible if you intentionally opt for consistent nature exposure.
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Mindfulness
Exposure to nature is effective in aiding one’s recovery from addiction as it allows people to be easily grounded in the present moment. When one is grounded in the now, one is able to be present.
When one is present, one is able to think clearly and make good decisions. This is why, exposure to nature is best if you desire to feel more grounded and in tune with the present moment. The smell of fresh air, the feel of the ground, and the sight of verdant flora and fauna ease the mind and allow for presence to arise. This is extremely beneficial to people who are looking to fully recover from addiction. Mindfulness allows for full awareness in every action. When one is fully aware of his or her actions, one can easily guide the mind and live a peaceful life.
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Social Interaction
Connecting with people when outdoors offers a different sense of joy and excitement. This is the case as there are numerous activities that will allow for dynamic connections when people are out in the sun and surrounded by nature. A group of grounded people moving about and connecting with each other will also very easily be able to create a supportive community. Having a support community is essential for people in recovery. This is why more and more rehab centers integrate outdoor activities done in groups. Social connection in a safe space that allows for grounding and free play is effective in removing the stigma toward addiction and recovery. Joyful togetherness is healing.
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Enhanced Problem-Solving
Nature exposure has also been shown to help people in solving problems. People exposed to nature think better as they have clearer and more grounded minds. This is essential for people in recovery as most of the work involved in healing deals with figuring out the root cause of addiction.
Addiction is but a symptom, it is not the real problem. More often than not, addiction is just the result of not facing problems head-on. When one can better solve problems, one will be equipped to live a life away and free from addiction.
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Boosted Healthy Habits
People consistently exposed to nature have good healthy habits. This is the case as they are often in a good mood and can think clearly. They are also grounded to it’s easier for them to filter noise from substance. People who are grounded can easily determine matters that are of prime importance. This is the case because nature is the best truth-teller. When one with it, it becomes effortless to realize how most – if not all – of our worries are truly not essential and of importance at all. Nature clears the mind, the body, and the spirit. If you want to boost your path to recovery, endeavor to surround yourself with nature. Allow nature to lead the way.
Reference:
Nature Therapy
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Nature_Therapy
Ecopsychology: How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health
https://e360.yale.edu/features/ecopsychology-how-immersion-in-nature-benefits-your-health
Nurture by nature