Tag: nature therapy
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Why Overgiving Stopped Working for Me, And What I’m Doing Instead
Maybe you’ve spent years being the strong one. The thoughtful one. The one who keeps going. The one who notices what everyone else needs before they notice it themselves. And maybe lately, that way of living, the overgiving, the over-responsibility, just isn’t working anymore. If that landed for you, stay with me. The thing nobody…
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Tending Our Fire: How Winter Nature Connection Supports Women’s Mental Health
Winter in the Townships can be beautiful, and really hard on our bodies, moods, and minds. In this post, I explore how winter nature connection supports women’s mental health, from lowering stress hormones to helping us listen to what’s happening inside. You’ll also find simple practices and a gentle resource if you’d like more support…
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From Survival Mode to Thriving: How Nature Supports Nervous System Healing
When life keeps us in survival mode — juggling stress, constant notifications, and the weight of responsibilities — our nervous systems need a way back to safety. Daily contact with nature offers just that. Science shows that natural patterns and living, dynamic environments lower stress, restore focus, and invite presence. In this post, we’ll explore…
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Belonging in Nature: What I Learned When Life Fell Apart
When life feels uncertain, nature can become a steady companion. In this post, I share how daily walks during a season of upheaval helped me rediscover belonging, and how research confirms that nature connection lowers stress, restores clarity, and strengthens our relationships.
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How to Create a Nervous System Sanctuary for Calm, Clarity, and Lasting Change
When life has been too much for too long, your nervous system doesn’t simply reset on its own. This post explores how to create a Nervous System Sanctuary using nature, sensory awareness, and simple daily rituals to support calm, clarity, and lasting emotional regulation, even in small spaces.
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Stepping out, there is often more than I imagine
Winter walks in nature can provide many moments of surprise. The photos below are from January 5, 2023, when I on my winter walk I found many branches and leaves covered in hoar frost. It felt like a magical wonderland and I was excited to see what I would see next. Not every day is…