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Jan 31, 2026 10 min

Noticing 3 Good Things in Nature

from Nature Junkie Radio Hosted by Jeff Johnson

In this solo episode of Nature Junkie Radio, I share one of my favorite research-backed practices for increasing nature connection: Noticing 3 Good Things in Nature. This simple exercise has been shown to increase nature connectedness and improve mental health without requiring more time, gear, or access to wilderness. The episode opens with a recent run-in I had with a great white shark. From there I give an overview of the research that shows why actively noticing nature (instead of more time in nature) is an effective protocol for your mental wellbeing. I close by offering a few practical ways to apply this technique in your daily life, anytime and any place you can pause for a moment to pay attention. Episode Links Actively Noticing Nature (Not Just Time in Nature) Helps Promote Nature Connectedness by Miles Richardson, Iain Hamlin, Carly W. Butler, Rory Thomas, and Alex Hunt. 2022. One thousand good things in nature: Aspects of nearby nature associated with improved connection to nature. Miles Richardson, Jenny Hallam, Ryan Lumber. 2015. Three good things in nature: a nature-based positive psychological intervention to improve mood and well-being for depression and anxiety. Rosaline Keenan, Ryan Lumber, Miles Richardson, David Sheffield. 2021 Connect with Nature Junkie Substack: https://naturejunkie.substack.com/ Instagram: @naturejunkieradio Website: www.naturejunkielife.com Production Credits Hosted by Jeff Johnson Podcast cover art by Ahab Nimry Outro music by Tyler Johnson Editing by Aashish M.

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In this solo episode of Nature Junkie Radio, I share one of my favorite research-backed practices for increasing nature connection: Noticing 3 Good Things in Nature. This simple exercise has been shown to increase nature connectedness and improve mental health without requiring more time, gear, or access to wilderness. The episode opens with a recent run-in I had with a great white shark and from there I give an overview of the research that shows why actively noticing nature (instead of more time in nature) is an effective protocol for your mental wellbeing. I close by offering a few practical ways to apply this technique in your daily life, anytime and any place you can pause for a moment to pay attention.

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