Michael Dadson: THE OUTDOORS, A GREAT PLACE TO UNWIND AND MANAGE STRESS AND ANXIETY

Michael Dadson, PhD, Counselling Psychology

An outdoor environment with fresh air, be it in cultivated gardens, or a more natural

setting, can help bring calm to both our bodies and minds, and is especially

great when we suffer from stress, anxiety, and depression.

Walking, or finding a quiet place to sit and breath naturally,

allows nature to reach out to us with calming benefits.

This is also true when we are around water sources.

A favourite outdoor source for relaxation is fishing, sitting on a boat

in a pond or lake or even off the end of the local dock.

Being near water is calming, and the rhythm of casting out the line

and watching it break the surface of the water and waiting is enough.

Catching a fish is just a bonus.

We start to relax when we breathe when we are in natural environments, especially
around water sources such as lakes, beaches, waterfalls and even in the rain.
The air smells so fresh after a rain, or outdoors in

nature, and around water.

When we feel good it helps to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression,

and boosts our energy levels.

Making regular trips to our favourite spots in nature can
help us in our journey to wellness, and in maintaining a healthy,
positive perspective on life.

Dr. Michael Dadson, PhD Explains Four Underlying Causes of Depression and Anxiety in the video below.

Dr. Michael Dadson's Qualifications:

Ph.D. in counselling psychology from the University of British Columbia in 2013. specializing father son relationships, trauma, veterans, and PTSD recovery.