Go Outside, My Friends!

This week’s Saturday Suggestion is a simple one. Find some time to get outside.

Our days are tough!  I recently read a quote that said, “When you’re tired, learn to rest, not to quit.” This is so perfect for us because we can’t quit! Our kids need us and we need to find the will to show up for them every day. We need strategies to refresh ourselves and allow our kids to do the same.

So, what can you turn to during a time when everything seems to be falling apart? Get out in nature! Don’t make it pressure-filled. Find a park or a beach, a playground or a walking path near you.  Get sun on your face or jump in some puddles in a rain shower (here’s where I insert the ridiculously obvious disclaimer of the day: if there’s lightning in the area or you can hear thunder, stay inside).

There are so many scientific studies that have shown the benefits of nature for all of us. It will rejuvenate your spirit, refresh your kids and model a healthy way for them to take good care of their little souls. Find a time this week to go outside.  You don’t need to plan anything special, just be in nature. Remember to take a fun photo to remind your child of this calming time during their week.