All the sorrow that came with the virus brought with it tons of worries to just about every American on the planet. Mental health is running thin. And worry is one word that has been on the lips of millions of people for months now. People are stressed physically, emotionally, and mentally. Small wonder the rate of depression has drastically increased these days. If only there was a simple way to get our minds to relax.
It’s true, relaxing in times like this can’t be overemphasized. You have to make a conscious effort to stay healthy. Luckily, it seems it’s not really an uphill climb after all. Brewing a cup of tea and sitting outside your porch to sip it is one way to relax. And you might as well bring a book to make it all a complete package. But one thing the experts learned is that going out on the porch has a lot more benefits to offer than just fresh air.
Here are the major reasons why you should do it more often:
Reduce Stress
Right off the bat, we have the first obvious benefit of relaxing on your porch. What makes relaxing on your porch tick?
Well, for starters the act itself gets you to reduce a hormone in your body known as cortisol. This hormone is known as the stress hormone. Increased stress level means increased cortisol level. And relaxing on your porch may just do it. It goes a long way to reducing the stress hormone in your body.
Staying out 10 minutes and taking your mind off things is good therapy. You can be sure you would feel lighter by the time you are going in.
Improves Over-all Health
Another benefit you stand to get is improved health. It’s no secret actually. The more you spend time on the porch, the more you get exposed to nature.
And that means you can get vital antioxidants from just being exposed to the sun. We’re talking about vitamin D. With just a little exposure to sunlight, your body gets a good amount of the vitamin. One interesting thing about this vitamin is that it is great for bony growth. Plus, it helps improve your immune system.
Improves Learning Process
You may not think it, but going outside can have a beneficial effect on learning. Why? It exposes your child to nature. And that can be a great way to learn.
Teaching then becomes more practical. That is one reason why learning outdoors is very effective. Your child can retain information better and even perform better overall than when stuck inside. And the porch could offer that. It’s like a gateway to the natural world.
Then again, you’ll have to make sure you have a functional porch. A largely dilapidated and outdated porch may not cut it at all. No, sir.
If that’s the case, repairing the porch should be in order. While a DIY may seem logical to you, allowing experts to put your porch in tiptop shape is wise. Not only will you do away with all the guesswork, but you’re also assured you get the front portion of your house in the best shape possible. In no time.
Improves Sleep
We all know that we sleep a lot better when we have less on our minds. That’s why relaxing on your porch can be effective for improved sleep.
When you relax on your porch, you get fresh air and can get your mind off many things. No wonder some people fall asleep while relaxing on their porch. Indeed, taking a short nap on your porch wouldn’t be a bad idea. That of course is assuming you have a comfortable chair for taking a nap.
But the truth remains. And the best part is, when you get to sleep well, you get to perform a lot better too. So all in all, it becomes a win-win situation for you.
Makes You Feel Better
You will be surprised to find out just how much you can get from relaxing on your porch. It takes away anxiety, stress, anger, and makes you feel at peace. You can go back in feeling like a whole new person.
Well, a pint of fresh air and a peek at a better view should be a good start. Many people say just a short time outdoors is enough to offset your bad mood. And the front porch may just give you that in a jiffy.
