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Spend As Much Time Outside As Possible

A little sunshine doesn't hurt anyone.

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One of my favorite things about this Earth is how beautiful it is. We have the option to spend time exploring it every day. One of the best seasons to do this is summer.

I have always been a firm believer of spending time outside. There is something so beautiful about looking out into the distance and seeing the sun shining on all of the trees and land.

If you're not a big fan of being outside in the heat, then spend time outside when the sun is setting. Make sure to bring your camera, though; sometimes, the sunsets are spectacular. We are so lucky.

As someone who struggles with anxiety, it was comforting to read in the Business Insider that being outside can help you cope with this. There have been multiple studies that show being outside actually does help boost your mood. So, what are you waiting for?

It seems like as kids it was so easy to spend so much time outside. It has definitely been harder for me to spend more than an hour outside. I find myself constantly thinking about what I can be doing for work or school.

What I have found myself doing more of is brewing some coffee or tea and bringing it outside. I have brought my summer class work outside to go into it with a good mindset. It honestly has made the whole experience so much better.

One of my favorite things to do every summer is to go on long drives. Sometimes it is nice to do this on your own, but maybe call up a friend every now and then. This gives you an opportunity to roll down your windows, to sing to your favorite songs, and to be in the presence of your best friend. It truly always has put a smile on my face to have someone else love what I love.

It is so important for each and every one of us to go on walks as much as possible. We are all supposed to be getting some physical activity in each day, and this does the job! It is even easier if you have a pet because you are killing two birds with one stone! I promise, being outside has more benefits than it does cons. You should use these to your advantage.

God created this Earth for us to embrace it all in. We are all so incredibly lucky to be able to call this Earth our home. We need to start taking care of it though. We all need to start thinking about how we can keep our Earth safe and clean. It definitely deserves it.

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