Spending time in nature lowers your stress level and makes it easier to concentrate. But you don’t need to completely get away from it all to feel the benefits. Studies have found that just two hours a week outdoors improves well-being and health. Here are some tips for fitting more outside time into your workflow.
Explore Your Areas
Take a walk or otherwise get outside in neighborhoods where you do business. In addition to the exercise and outdoor time, you’ll gather valuable on-the-ground knowledge.
Research Your Recommendations
When you talk with clients about local parks, pools, hiking trails, and other outdoor opportunities, you’ll be more helpful if you have tried them yourself. So rent a kayak or play a round of mini-golf; it’s research.
Help Out(side)
Volunteer with a local park clean-up group or community garden to give back while strengthening your ties with the neighborhood.
Look Up
You don’t have to be in a forest to connect with nature. Even in the middle of a city, there are often street trees, hanging plants, and birds. And there is always our beautiful Texas sky.
Make it a Habit
Small changes can help you rack up time outdoors. If you take your laptop to coffee shops or restaurants, sit outside whenever possible. Park farther away from entrances so you spend more time between getting out of the car and going inside. Wait for clients outside when you can, and look for opportunities to take meetings outdoors.
Have Some Fun
It’s also okay to just unplug without trying to boost your business. Besides, if you’re healthy, there’s a better chance your business will be, too.