12-Why Being in Nature Makes Us Feel Better

This episode is all about the restorative effects of nature. I provide a very brief introduction to Attention Restoration Theory, a concept created by Rachel and Stephen Kaplan in 1989 to explain why nature makes us feel better. I also read from an article explaining and reviewing ART. I will provide the citation so you can look these up for yourself if you'd like to dive further into this topic. The original study:  Kaplan, R., & Kaplan, S. (1989). The experience of nature: A psychological perspective. Cambridge University Press. The article: Ackerman, C. (2018). https://positivepsychology.com/attention-restoration-theory/#comment-list. Retrieved March 13, 2023. As always, please share your thoughts and opinions about today's episode. What did you get out of it? What would you like more information on? Any feedback at all is welcome. Email me at [email protected] and put "podcast" in the subject line, connect with me on Instagram @sparkleew, find me on Facebook and join the Sparkle & Grow Community. Thank you so much for listening!