With spring slowly defrosting the world, it’s almost the perfect time for camping! But why should you detangle yourself from the comfortable, plugged in day to day you’re used to? If the allure of pine, the taste of s’mores, and the quiet peacefulness of nature aren’t enough to tempt you, you may want to read on to discover the benefits of camping.
The Benefits of Nature on Health
Moody? Tired? Experiencing migraines? Perhaps even eye strain? Camping would improve all of these issues!
University of Colorado Boulder’s recent study found a link between camping and better sleep. The consistent feedback loop from social media, as well as artificial light from phone screens, are detrimental to sleep. Camping in nature can force your body to reset your body’s natural circadian rhythm by allowing your body to adjust to the day/night cycle.
Vitamin D is an important mineral that many lacks. This mighty vitamin contributes to strong hair, nails, skin, and a healthy sleep schedule. Where is this miracle resource found? Sunlight, of course! You can get sunlight in spades while you camp, leading to a variety of mental and physical health benefits.
Gaining New Skills
Camping can sometimes bring challenges that not even good old Google can solve. These are issues you don’t see in your everyday office life. Building your shelter? Building a fire? Trying to not give yourself food poisoning? Camping is great for gaining new skills. There’s tons of research showing that learning and experiencing new things are key to keeping the brain happy and healthy. While camping, everyone has to work together to contribute. Developing survival skills are important to have and to hone. In everyday life, it’s harder to learn how to tie knots, pitch a tent, or cook a meal over an open flame. Camping is the perfect excuse to do so.
Adds Simplicity to Life
You can’t carry your entire life with you into the woods. Camping will force you to take only what you need. Downsizing and seeing how much you can live without will shock you into re-thinking your everyday life. Do you really need that many things? This sense of accomplishment will flood your brain with the “happy chemical” serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone that makes your body and brain calm. It relaxes the muscles and keeps you from getting too tense. Whether you’re on Merced County real estate or in Miami, Florida, everyone should work on downsizing. Not only does downsizing help the environment but helps with personal development. Camping would provide some much-needed practice.
Good For Your Wallet
Looking to take a family vacation, but don’t want to break the bank? When strapped for cash, heading into the woods is an excellent solution. Camping gear can be purchased second hand or bought from big box chain stores for very little money. Your biggest expense? Gas to get to the campground. You can cut costs even further by staying away from the private campgrounds. Head on to the publicly owned national forest lands or state parks.
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