Stress less and enjoy the best.”

Spending time in nature can improve your health and well-being. But, the way you spend time out in nature can affect how much your physical, emotional and mental health will benefit from it. If you’re getting outside to relax, relieve stress or anxiety, focus your mind or improve your health and well-being, try some of these tips to make it a more mindful experience. There are undeniable benefits for your mental health when you spend time in nature, such as lower stress and better memory. But if you’re usually glued to a screen – phone, computer or any other kind – you may have forgotten exactly how relaxing in nature works. Don’t give up, hug a tree or two and head for home. There are plenty of other ways to immerse yourself in nature and have fun while you’re doing it. You’ll be taking steps to manage stress too. Here are 10 relaxing nature activities that will rejuvenate your mind, from the simple to the life-changing. • Savor the scenery. Movies beaming with CGI on 4K televisions dazzle our imaginations, but you won’t always find the most mind-blowing spectacles on a screen. When was the last time you got up early to watch the sunrise, or ventured to the nearest hilltop to watch it set? The scenery will mentally prepare you for a hectic morning, or help you de-stress after a busy day so you’re ready for the night. • Wander the wilderness Walking is good for you, but not all walks are created equal. Cruising the urban streets doesn’t provide the same mental boost as hik...