The most ordinary walk in the park can make a person much more healthy and happy. This decision was made by scientists at VU University in Amsterdam. Experts are sure that to achieve happiness, a person needs quite a bit: a short walk in the park is enough. While a person is in nature, his self-control and self-confidence increase. In addition, there is an increase in the level of optimism by 15%, which is quite a lot. The time spent in the city provokes a person to make hasty decisions.
Researchers noticed that the pace of life in the city is very high. It requires an instant focus of a person on certain processes, things and details. Nature, however, does not expect these qualities from man, thereby contributing to maintaining self-control. Therefore, we can conclude that playing sports in the gym can never bring as much benefit as even a light run in nature.
When making important financial decisions, you should also adhere to this principle. The author of the study, Professor Mark Van Wot, says that the urban atmosphere tunes a person for short-term prospects, makes him more impulsive. In the city there is a continuous struggle for status, standard of living, resources, etc. All this provokes a person to make instant, quick decisions. The time spent in nature brings a sense of calm, peace, harmony with oneself and allows you to make plans for the distant future. Nature helps man to become wiser.
