Chooseday 6th October - Choose to Get Outside!
Good Morning,
When was the last time you went outside… just to be outside?
Not to get somewhere. Not to run an errand. Not while staring at your phone. Just fresh air, sunshine and a little bit of green.
Turns out, our bodies and brains really like it out there.
Spending time in nature has been linked to lower stress, anxiety and depression, according to CSIRO — something worth paying attention to when the Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that around 1 in 11 Australians are experiencing very high psychological distress.
And then there’s sunshine. ☀️ Natural light helps regulate our body clock and sleep, while sunlight helps our bodies produce vitamin D, supporting our bones, muscles and immune system.
Healthdirect Australia says that for many Australians, just a few minutes of sun exposure on most summer days can be enough to maintain healthy vitamin D levels — while, of course, remembering to be sun safe when UV levels are high.
The best part? You don't need to climb a mountain to get the benefits.
Take your morning coffee outside.
Walk around the block at lunch.
Sit under a tree.
Go to the beach.
Find a new walking trail.
Get your hands in the garden.
Or grab a friend and go somewhere green.
So this Chooseday, choose to get outside. 🌱
Even 20 minutes away from the screens, emails and endless notifications is a pretty good place to start.
🌳 And while you're out there… why not give something back?
The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife works to protect Australia’s natural places, restore habitats and help our native wildlife thrive.
Through GoodCompany, you can donate or volunteer to help support their work.
🌱 DID YOU KNOW?
You can give THREE TREES for just $30.
Your $30 donation can help the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife plant three native trees, helping restore habitat and create a greener future for Australian wildlife.
🌳 + 🌳 + 🌳 = $30
Get outside. Feel good. Do good. 💚
Happy ChooseDay,
The GoodCompany Team
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