{"id":14905,"date":"2021-05-21T14:37:10","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T18:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfgxfm\/?p=14905"},"modified":"2021-05-21T14:40:58","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T18:40:58","slug":"feel-good-friday-get-outside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfgxfm\/blogs\/afternoons-fridays\/2021\/05\/feel-good-friday-get-outside\/","title":{"rendered":"Feel Good Friday – Get Outside"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every Friday we team up with the Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent<\/a> to share things you can continue to do to take care of yourself and focus on your mental health.<\/p>\n

This\u00a0week\u2019s Feel Good Friday is all about the great outdoors!<\/p>\n

“Do you ever find yourself feeling calmer, more relaxed, or more focused after spending time in nature? That\u2019s because time outside has proven benefits for your mental health! What you see, hear and experience in nature can improve your mood in a moment. Research shows a link between nature and stress reduction \u2013 it can boost endorphin levels and dopamine production, which promotes happiness! Enjoy this long weekend by getting outside and take in the mood-boosting effects!”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There’s your challenge for the next week.<\/p>\n

How many times can you get outside?\u00a0 Where will you go this weekend?\u00a0 A new trail?\u00a0 A new park?\u00a0 A new adventure?<\/p>\n

One of the things I have loved, that has helped me to stay a bit more positive, is taking in all the small things.\u00a0 We love to go through Canatara or Wawanosh or Dow Wetlands and expect we will see something cool.\u00a0 A log full of turtles.\u00a0 A crane.\u00a0 A racoon.\u00a0 A skunk.\u00a0 Deer running through a field.\u00a0 I’ve stopped to admire the leaves, flowers.\u00a0 Things I’ve never always noticed before.<\/p>\n

I challenge you to get outside this weekend and take a picture and share it with me and let me know if it helped to improve your mood at all.<\/p>\n

cbuchanan@blackburnradio.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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If you are struggling with your mental health and need assistance, it is never too early to reach out for help. CMHA Lambton Kent\u2019s Mental Health First Response team is available 24\/7, every day of the week, including holidays:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u25fe\ufe0f Chatham Kent: 1-866-299-7447 \u25fe\ufe0f Sarnia Lambton: 1-800-307-4319<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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