Destressing naturally

​Many of our coachees tell us about regularly feeling stressed in their working lives. Many struggle to find good ways to address it. Very often it seems that the worse the problem is, the more complex and sophisticated the solution needs to be.

A study by King’s College London last year found that being among trees and hearing birdsong improved mental well-being, and the effect lasted for hours. Other studies suggest that a forest environment can lower blood pressure and the stress hormone cortisol. Forty years ago the Japanese government initiated Shinrin-yoku, a 'woodland bathing' activity to help business people to de-stress.

So, for a rapid and effective de-stressor, leave the phone behind (or in your pocket) and take a walk through the park, woods or other outdoor space and see how it benefits you... Let us know how you get on.