What’s your New Year resolution?While some of us face the “What the Hell” affect by overstepping a punishing self-set New Year’s resolution such as no more caffeine, no more chocolate or trying to commit to the Gym 5 times a week. Why not take upon the New Year with the goal to get outside? Even if it’s just for 15 minutes a day, science proves that being outdoors will make you a happier person. Source: hrgalfriday.com The outdoors is FreeForget Gym membership or those spin classes that’ll you’ll never stick too. Simply put on your hiking boots or runners and get back to nature, it’s as simple as walking the dog. Why not ride your bike to work or climb to the top of a mountain- the possibilities are endless. Make New year your next Adventure. Photo Credit: Candice Tovey According to a review of studies on outdoor exercise published in Environmental Science & Technology. When comparing indoor exercisers with outdoor exercisers, findings showed a decrease in the risk of mental illness and an increase in happiness among the latter. Appreciate lifeSpending time outdoors will help you appreciate the beauty in life. Experience the start of a new day watching the sunrise or take in the breathtaking sunset as the worries of the day are put in the past. Photo Credit: Sonia Masarova "Sonia M Photography" Sleep BetterOur bodies perform best when we follow their natural circadian rhythms—the cycle of sunlight and darkness over the course of 24 hours, spending time outside while it’s still light out will help you produce melatonin, the hormone that controls sleep, and serotonin, a neurotransmitter that makes you feel awake and cheerful. So when’s your Next Adventure?Book Bike Rentals at Outside Sports Queenstown and Wanaka References: Why Getting Outdoors Will Make You A Happier Person, Johnie Gall 2013 “What the Hell” affect; Cochran, W., & Tesser, A. 1996 Forbes Magazine |