Boost creativity and productivity by getting back to nature.
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The document explores the positive effects of nature on creativity and productivity, highlighting studies that show significant improvements in cognitive functions such as memory and attention after spending time in natural environments. It emphasizes that even minimal exposure to green spaces can reduce anxiety disorders and that immersing oneself in nature can be more energizing than consuming caffeine. Quotes from various experts underscore the restorative power of nature on mental well-being.
Boost creativity and productivity by getting back to nature.
- 1. Back to nature: Boost creativity and productivity by getting outside.
- 3. “Nature
- 4. restores mental functioning in the same way that food and water restore bodies.” “Nature
- 5. restores mental functioning in the same way that food and water restore bodies.” “Nature Adam Alter, Assistant Professor of Marketing and Psychology at NYU
- 7. Dr. Marc Berman and fellow University of Michigan researchers found that:
- 8. A!er subjects paused for a walk through an arboretum, performance on memory and attention tests improved by
- 9. A!er subjects paused for a walk through an arboretum, performance on memory and attention tests improved by 20%.
- 10. When the same subjects were sent on a break to stroll down a busy street in town,
- 11. When the same subjects were sent on a break to stroll down a busy street in town, no cognitive boost was detected.
- 13. “I go to nature to be soothed and healed,
- 14. “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.”
- 15. “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” John Burroughs, Naturalist and Essayist
- 17. A study in Holland showed that out of those living in areas with only 10% “green” space,
- 18. A study in Holland showed that out of those living in areas with only 10% “green” space, of those people experienced anxiety disorders. 2.6%
- 19. In areas with 90% “green” space,
- 20. In areas with 90% “green” space, of subjects experienced anxiety disorders. only 1.8%
- 22. "O!en when we feel depleted we reach for a cup of coffee,
- 23. "O!en when we feel depleted we reach for a cup of coffee, but research suggests a better way to get energized is to
- 24. "O!en when we feel depleted we reach for a cup of coffee, but research suggests a better way to get energized is to connect with nature."
- 25. "O!en when we feel depleted we reach for a cup of coffee, but research suggests a better way to get energized is to connect with nature." Richard Ryan, Author and Professor of Psychology at the University of Rochester
- 27. The University of Kansas found that a!er only three days immersed in nature, subjects displayed a
- 28. in creativity. 50%increase The University of Kansas found that a!er only three days immersed in nature, subjects displayed a
- 30. “Look deep into nature,
- 31. “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”
- 32. “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Albert Einstein, Theoretical Physicist