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Outdoor Benefits. Part 4.
Hello once again everyone! Here we are with part 4 of our mini series on the benefits of spending time outdoors. If you missed the first 3, you can find them here, part 1, part 2, part 3. No matter where you live, getting outside on a regular, and preferably daily, basis is just plain good for your health, both mentally and physically. And no matter what your age, from kids to older folks, you really should be spending some time outdoors daily. It’s very important to teach kids this idea, because today way too many kids are spending their time indoors glued to a screen of some kind and that is just not healthy.
If you have children I would really encourage you to make sure they get some outdoor time each day. Take them for walks. If you have any nature trails in your area, take them on those once in a while. Teach them the joys of being in nature. We are fortunate here to have several nature trails. And they are different lengths and skill levels so there is something for everyone. The path I go walking on is one of those trails. Children with ADHD have been known to concentrate better on tasks after a walk in the park. That ‘green’ of the outdoor space is really what does it.
Did you know that being outdoors actually helps to set your sleeping cycle? There are certain cells in our eyes that need to get enough daylight to make sure our body’s internal clock works properly. And it’s the early morning sunlight that we need most. I’m not just saying that because I’m a morning person, studies have shown this to be true as well. So if you have problems with sleeping, try getting more of that early morning sunlight, it just might help.
Spending time outside can also help us to focus better and be more creative. Are you having some problems and you just don’t know what to do? Maybe as a blogger you are having a problem with what is called ‘writer’s block’? Well, spend some time outdoors. Being in nature helps our brains to clear a bit so that a lot of thoughts get out of the way and we can better concentrate on the problem at hand. Go for a walk in the park, or sit in that green space for a while. It really does help our minds settle down and allows us to refocus a bit. Obviously the more time we spend outside the better, but even a short time can help us to think more clearly and deal with those problems.
Well, in this mini series we have looked at some of the benefits of spending time outdoors and, of course, there is always this basic fact, it’s just fun. I hope you have enjoyed this series and that you are having a wonderful day! God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
© 2019 Steve McLeod.
Midweek Chuckles.
Hello everyone on this cool autumn day! I thought it would be a good time to share a few chuckles with you again from my collection of jokes. These are not my jokes but I do have permission to share them here. So, sit back, relax, and hopefully, chuckle a bit.
SIGNS THAT YOUR NEW CAR IS A LEMON (aka dud)
~ As you leave the used car lot, you see the owner rush out with a gigantic smile and high-five the salesman.
~ You notice that the car phone they threw in “for free” has a direct line to Moe’s Towing Company.
~ The booster cables are not in the trunk but are permanently soldered to the battery.~ The hood has been equipped with a push-button device for quick and easy opening.
~ The “Purchased From” sticker at the bottom of the rear license plate has been removed.
~ You get a “Good Luck” card from the previous owner.
~ As you drive up to a service station for gas, the mechanic opens the big door and waves you in.
~ When you leave for work the next morning, you notice a tow truck parked about a block from your driveway. As you go by, it silently falls in behind you.
The little “engine” warning light on the dashboard comes on and reads, “Me Again”.
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A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. The next week, the man realized that he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight to Chicago. Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (AND LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper, “Please wake me at 5:00 AM.”
The next morning the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM and that he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn’t awoken him when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed. The paper said, “It’s 5:00 AM. Wake up.”
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An elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%.
The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, “Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again.”
The gentleman replied, “Oh, I haven’t told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I’ve changed my will 3 times!!”
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Well, I hope you have enjoyed today’s chuckles. Remember, it’s always a good thing to relax and laugh once in a while. It has also been proven that it’s good for your health. Enjoy your Wednesday everyone and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
© 2019 Steve McLeod.
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