Faulk.Benefits of Moving Through Nature by Joey Faulk

joeyfaulk06 — 2025-02-18 23:23:38 UTC

“In order to promote my own physical and mental wellbeing, walking and hiking have become integral to my everyday life.” (Mountney 57)

joeyfaulk06 — 2025-02-18 23:24:06 UTC

“It felt like I had very little control over anything, and going for a walk became more important than ever before.” (Mountney 57)

joeyfaulk06 — 2025-02-19 20:24:34 UTC

“Above all, green space experiences with physical activities ranging between 10 and 50 min can increase positive emotional states, working performance, and physical health.” (Chou 2)

joeyfaulk06 — 2025-02-19 20:24:46 UTC

“In a study investigating forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, researchers found that time spent in forests was associated with a reduction in reported feelings of hostility, depression, and anxiety among adults with acute and chronic stress.” (Jimenez 3)

joeyfaulk06 — 2025-02-19 20:24:59 UTC

“The evidence from this systematic review suggests that nature-based walking interventions can indeed improve adults’ moods, sense of optimism, mental well-being, and nature connectedness.” (Ma 1)

joeyfaulk06 — 2025-02-19 20:25:29 UTC

“Results from experimental studies suggested a protective effect of exposure to natural environments on mental health outcomes and cognitive function.” (Jimenez 3)

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joeyfaulk06 — 2025-02-19 20:33:24 UTC

Both quotes highlight the positive effects nature has on people mentally and physically. The first quote is more of a personal reflection, while the second quote gives findings from research about the benefits of nature.

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joeyfaulk06 — 2025-02-19 20:34:36 UTC

The connection between the two quotes is that physical activity is a way for people to have more of a sense of control and to ground themselves.

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joeyfaulk06 — 2025-02-19 20:38:00 UTC

Both quotes express the importance of spending time in nature, mainly through activities like forest bathing or walking.