Stress. It’s no longer just a buzzword—it’s practically the soundtrack of modern life. From casual chats with friends and rushed doctor visits to workplace check-ins and late-night tossing and turning, stress is that constant, nagging presence we’ve come to accept, even if we wish we knew how to shut it off. You’re not imagining it—between overflowing inboxes, relentless news cycles, and the daily grind, most of us are carrying more tension than we realize. Sure, a walk in the woods or a day at the beach sounds like the perfect reset, but who has the time? The encouraging news is: you might not need to go anywhere at all. A new study in The Journal of Environmental Psychology found that just visualizing nature—picturing a mountain trail or a quiet forest—can measurably lower stress, both emotionally and physically, in as little as five minutes. Here’s what the research uncovered—and how you can put it to work today. Go beyond the headlines…after a walk on a sandy beach, of course!
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