bring nature into your life

I love being surrounded by nature!

It boosts my sense of well being, calms a hectic environment and gets me back in touch with the simple yet beautiful things life has to offer.

At Best Coaching we believe getting back to nature can be a vital component in bringing balance into your life.

Although the snow over the last few weeks has not been welcomed by everyone, it certainly brought out the fun side in many of you.
It was an absolute joy to see kids, big and small, sledging down hills, having snowball fights and building snow men.

Why is this good?
Well consider the fun between parents and their children, the team work in building a snowman and the forgetting all the stresses and strains of life, when you are pre-occupied with the crisp snow and the sound of laughter.

Our world can and often is filled with gadgets, technology and cyber-space. Theses are all here to make our lives easier and to make the world a more accessible place.

All of this is very positive and forward thinking, however it is all to easy to forget there is a world outside, one made up of trees, mud, bird song and the smell of good old fashioned horse muck!

By no means am I recommending you run to the nearest farm and roll around in some cow pats...but you may want to consider the following ideas to get you back in touch with mother nature:

1.
Go for a walk along a beach (in any weather)....and be daring go on, take off your shoes and socks and go for a paddle...yes, even if its cold!
Collect a few pebbles or shells (make sure it is a few mind) and place them on your desk or work area.

2.
Have a bunch of fresh flowers in your house or office area. There is no need for expense - a lovely bunch of daffs can brighten any space.

3.
Grow some herbs - minimum space needed and no green fingers required; this is also a great way for children to get involved too.

4.
Take a trip to a farm shop to buy a few items of top quality produce.

5.
Mooch round a garden centre

6.
If you have the space in your garden - grow some veg. There is nothing better than eating your own home grown fruit and veg.

7.
Go for a walk in the park or better still an arboretum.

8.
Cut open a lemon or lime and inhale - this can uplift the spirits instantly!

9.
Become a wildlife volunteer

10.
Dust off the old digital camera and get out and take some amazing photos. The great outdoors can inspire all of us in its beauty and strength.