Being in nature lessens negative emotions while enhancing positive ones. Not only does being in nature improve your mood, but it also benefits your physical health. In this pathway, Ellen highlights the benefits of including plants in your everyday routine for your brain to develop. Stick around for some scientific theory, mind-blowing facts, and suggestions on how to incorporate these advantages into your daily activities.
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5 videos • 33 minutes
In this video, Ellen explains why and how packing plants into your daily life can help your brain blossom
Ellen Miles • 04:13
In this video, Ellen shares some of the leading biological, psychological, and anthropological theories behind nature’s power to make us smarter, happier, and more creative.
Ellen Miles • 07:20
In this video, Ellen explains the astounding results nature has on our cognitive processes and emotional states.
Ellen Miles • 05:35
In this video, Ellen gives some advice on getting more nature into your surroundings—both by getting out into "the great outdoors" and by bringing the outdoors in.
Ellen Miles • 03:16
This video provides a detailed explanation of the number of ways we can reduce our carbon footprint and influence global systems without having to overhaul our lives.
Ellen Miles • 13:30