We all lead busy lives, where the majority of our time is spend inside, inside at work, inside at school, inside running errands, inside relaxing. And we all know that it’s good to be outside and that we should be doing it more often, but did you know that most people spend 5% of their time or less outside in the fresh air? That’s less than many people in prison spend outside!
Being out in the great outdoors has many mental and physical benefits but you may be surprised at exactly how good it is for us.
Being outside:
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Gets you moving.
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Builds confidence.
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Encourages imagination.
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Gets you away from the screens and the noise.
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Relaxes you.
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Lowers your heart rate, your blood pressure, and your stress levels.
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Makes you more positive.
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Makes you more environmentally aware.
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Increases vitamin D levels which helps prevent an array of ailments such as osteoporosis, cancer, depression, heart attacks, and strokes.
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Helps you heal faster in natural light.
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Makes you more empathetic and generous.
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Aids critical thinking.
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Makes you more socially connected.
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Gets you away from stifling inside air that can be filled with pollutants.
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Connects you with the world around you.
After reading this list, you may wonder why you have to spend any time inside at all! The good news? You don’t! Many retailers now sell outdoor furniture that puts your living room furniture to shame! And while you’re looking for ways to spend more time outside in the great ol’ outdoors, why not upgrade your boring grill to a complete outdoor kitchen? At Paradise Grills Direct, we can quickly and easily install an outdoor kitchen that includes a grill, fridge, sink and plenty of counter space so you’ll never need to go inside again! Call Paradise Grills Direct at (800)604-2023 and get outside!
