Spending Time Outdoors Improves Your Productivity, Researchers Say
We already know that being outside is good for our health—and experts say that fresh air and sunlight also helps us power through our daily to-do lists.
There are plenty of well-documented health benefits associated with getting outdoors—increasing vitamin D production and exercise are simply two of them. But did you also know that spending time outside can actually improve your productivity levels? According to Dr. Allison Chase, a clinical psychologist and regional clinical director with Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center, heading outdoors can help you find "relief and balance," especially if you regularly experience stress that distracts you from daily tasks.