How Getting Outside Can Help To Increase Your Productivity

Getting out of my house is incredibly important to me. After a rough patch last year where my home became my safety net, I've made it a priority to this year to force myself outside at least once a day, even if that just means spending a little time in my back garden. Since I started prioritising getting some fresh air, I’ve seen a huge increase in productivity, motivation and just my general happiness, so I wanted to share some of the benefits of getting outside with anyone else who spends more than enough time inside the same four walls.

FRESH AIR WILL CLEAR YOUR MIND… Being in any room with the windows shut, breathing the same warm stuffy air, will make anyone feel groggy. Even just opening a window will help you to feel more awake and productive. It allows me to gain a better perspective on things and come back to my work with a clearer, more focused mind.

IT GIVES US SPACE TO THINK, AWAY FROM THE INTERNET… Social media and the online world are great things. We all spend a lot of our time interacting with them, but sometimes we need to step away from our computers. If I’ve been scrolling through social media for a while or doing endless tasks on my computer, my brain starts to feel foggy. Taking the time to actually step away and go outdoors gives me to the chance to focus on other things and to not be so consumed with the online world. 

IT OFFERS SO MUCH INSPIRATION… If I’m trying to write, or brainstorm blog post ideas, or pretty much do anything creative, going to a new environment is the best thing I can do. People watching, going for a walk, exploring nature, all of these offer inspiration and can spark up ideas. If you’re feeling like you’re in a creative slump, get out and explore.

It’s so healthy for both our bodies and minds to get outside and not stay cooped up in the same environment. Since I’ve been consciously making the effort to get out more, both my physical and mental health have improved and I’m so much more productive than I used to be.

Do you get the same benefits from going outside?

xxx

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