While social distancing and self-isolation are both vital measures to help tackle the spread of the virus, they could also take a toll on people’s health due to inactivity and loneliness. But we shouldn’t forget that the benefits of time spent in nature are still there to tap into.
In the UK, for example, some of the country’s largest nature reserves have assured the public that they can still come and enjoy nature to restore their calmness in these times of unrest.
Research shows that reconnecting with nature can have great benefits for mental and physical health, and the country’s current government advice on coronavirus is that people without symptoms or health vulnerabilities can go for a walk outdoors if they stay the recommended two meters away from others.
So if you’ve suddenly become overwhelmed by being confined to your home, try reconnecting with nature by paying a visit to the closest park in your area — and see how it helps.
