Outdoor Oasis
Spending time outdoors is a great way to improve overall health and wellness. Some of the areas spending time outdoors directly impacts includes, physical and emotional wellness. Being outdoors has proven to reduce stress, increase vitamin D, improve sleep, and boosts mood.
Choosing to sit outside during lunch, take a walk to split up the day, and finding new ways to explore the outdoors can aid in feeling the positive impacts of spending time outdoors.
There are many places on campus where you can relax outdoors. Check out,
- The hammocks
- The Food Forest
- Campus trails
- The Waterfront
Fort Myers is home to many parks and beaches. Dive into this website to find some off campus outdoor options, https://www.leegov.com/parks/parkfinder
Citations:
https://www.firelands.com/blog/happier-and-healthier-5-benefits-spending-time-outdoors