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Nature connectedness: describes the relationship between a person and the rest of nature. 
It is not 
exposure to nature, often measured in time and visits. 
It is about our emotional attachment and beliefs about our inclusion within nature.


Here is a report that highlights the benefits of nature:



I invite you to read my latest (short) blog posts: Rewild your Winter, Rewild your Autumn for seasonal ideas on how to infuse more movement and nature into your daily life.

I hope they inspire you to try out something new this autumn.
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In general, individuals who are more connected to nature tend to be happier.
Nature matters for human wellbeing
​Nature's beauty

7 days of nature connection:
Each day, note 3 good things in nature. Don't look too hard. Let nature touch you in whatever way. The more personal you make it, the better.
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You can take photos, but you don't have to!

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5 pathways to nature connectedness:

What can you see, touch, smell or hear? (Experience through the senses)

Focus on how it makes you feel (Emotion)
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Recall what you could see (Beauty)

Consider the impact the experience had on you and its place in your life (Meaning)

​Consider whether it inspired you to help or gain a new-found appreciation for nature (Compassion).

Why not make a nature music playlist that inspires you?

Here are a few examples:

See how colours affect you

Cheerful, bright, energising colours (yellow, red, orange, orange)
Calming, soft colours (blue, green, purple, grey)

For more photos highlighting the beauty of nature on our doorstep (if you live in Oxfordshire), I invite you to visit Rewilding Harpsden.

50 things to do to reconnect with nature, whatever your age!

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50 things to do (downloadable pdf)

Recommended books for nature connection