The habits of the most productive people, the mistakes that make your routines less effective, the technique to increase productivity, applications that help you concentrate, and many many topics that are discussed at length through articles and on social networks. In fact, it is easy to find hundreds of accounts on different platforms dedicated solely to how to improve production capacity and focus in studies, at work, or in relation to personal projects. However, the vast majority of advice is carried out within four walls, completely ignoring the benefits that an escape to nature can bring.
In the holiday season, many choose destinations such as large cities or capitals, full of leisure activities and entertainment, musicals, shows, restaurants. On the other hand, if what you are looking for is to disconnect, recharge your batteries and, above all, improve your concentration to return to your routine like new, the best option is to go on vacation in a place surrounded by nature. The benefits that this entails on mental health have been endorsed by various studies.
Leaving aside the concrete jungles, cars, noise and pollution and coming into contact with nature has a therapeutic effect for people. And one of its greatest benefits is directly related to concentration. Daily life and the fast pace of cities exhaust the mind, on the other hand, nature brings great benefits to the mind and cognition. This is shown by various studies, such as that of Dr. Marc G. Berman, in which he considers how exposing himself to a natural environment considerably improves attention and concentration.
The reduction of stress and anxiety are also very positive factors, which also help to improve the ability to concentrate, since they reduce the body's cortisol, known as the stress hormone. In addition, they favor rest and its quality. Similarly, getaways to natural environments help combat depressive or anxious states. In another study, the aforementioned Dr. Berman explained how just taking 50-minute walks through nature has a positive impact on concentration, self-esteem, and cognitive ability. In addition to improving sleep reconciliation.
Already in 1989, Rachel and Stephen Kaplan developed the so-called attention restoration theory (ART), which is still valid today. In it, it is proposed that "green experiences" help restore cognition and combat mental fatigue caused, for example, by screens and electronic devices. This improves concentration and the ability to pay attention.
