What Is Environmental Wellness? Environmental wellness is all about being aware of your physical surroundings, whether at home or out in nature. It involves your sense of comfort with your environment, and promotes occupying pleasant environments to improve your wellbeing! It also involves establishing a sustainable lifestyle, taking care of the earth, immersing yourself in nature, and much more! When our personal surroundings are clean and taken care of we experience more comfort and less anxiety!
Did you know…
- Clean environments are associated with better work outcomes! In a study by the Staples Corporation, it was discovered that 94% of workers reported feeling more productive in a clean workspace, while 77% said they felt that they created higher quality products in a cleaner environment.
- The act of cleaning a room, as well as being in a clean room, are both associated with reduced stress, anxiety, and depression. It also improves concentration and mental clarity.
Check out these awesome ways to foster environmental wellness:
- Being aware of the impacts you make on the environment. From picking up that piece of trash to choosing a more sustainable method of transport, you are making a contribution to a cleaner earth, and a more pleasant environment for yourself and those around you!
- Immersing yourself in nature! Studies have shown that being in nature reduces stress for many, and can relieve anxious feelings. With a rise in sedentary lifestyles, it is crucial to go get that breath of fresh air!
- Eating locally sourced foods! Eating locally ensures that the food you’re consuming hasn’t traveled for miles and miles using fossil fuels that produce immense amounts of greenhouse gases that are detrimental to our environment.
What the students had to say: To gather opinions and information for this article, we collected responses regarding environmental wellness from local high school seniors. When asked about environmental wellness the students expressed that some of their favorite places include the great outdoor parks within the city, the beach, international travels, and anywhere with open space to walk, where birds can be heard and nature can be experienced. They also admire being in their bedrooms to relax, catch up on much needed sleep and to feel at peace. Majority of the students felt passionate about the cleanliness of their home environment and they believe that every individual should chip in to create spaces that they can appreciate and enjoy being in.
Contributors: Health & Wellness 2nd PD
Resources:
https://medium.com/change-becomes-you/6-ways-to-enhance-your-environmental-wellness
https://www.nih.gov/health-information/environmental-wellness-toolkit