So-called green prescription is based on the idea that physical activity in nature results in positive outcomes for wellbeing. And in a report by the University of Essex for The Wildlife Trust, findings suggest that people experiencing problems such as anxiety, stress and depression, reported feeling “significantly better, both emotionally and physically, after taking part in outdoor nature conversation projects”. It’ll encourage them to explore, and if you’re short on outdoor space or it’s raining, it can always be a list of things you can see from the window. 6Feed the fishWhile most of us aren’t lucky enough to have a fish pond at the bottom of the garden, an aquarium or fish tank will bring stress-free pleasure to all the family. Easy on the eye and easy to maintain, appreciating tropical fish and supporting natural plant growth in an underwater landscape can teach kids a lot too.

Source: Irish Independent October 16, 2019 10:41 UTC