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Home > Take Me Fishing Blog > September 2020 > Best Outdoor Hobbies to Improve Your Mental Health
We live in a fast-paced society where “being busy” is often treated as a badge of honor. We’re “too busy” to slow down, look up, and be present, let alone find time to ourselves or to dedicate to stress-relieving outdoor hobbies. All of that hustle can take a toll on your health and happiness.
Studies have shown there are significant benefits to spending time outside such as managing stress and anxiety naturally, boosting endorphins (your body’s pain reliever) and serotonin (your mood-regulating hormone), inspiring creativity, improving self-esteem, and overall improving your mental health. All great reasons to jump up right now and discover your new, favorite outdoor hobbies!
If you need a little inspiration, here’s a list of outdoor activities that may help improve your mental health.
These would also make great outdoor families activities that you can enjoy together with your loved ones.
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Alycia Downs is a freelance content creator and avid sportsman who contributes to numerous publications promoting tourism, fishing, and outdoors. Alycia is a member of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association and is actively involved with conservation and fishing non-profit organizations. Visit her personal blog at tideandtale.com or on Instagram @tideandtale.
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