6 things to do in your garden during coronavirus lockdown

If you're lucky enough to have a garden or somewhere green to enjoy the spring weather during corona-lockdown, here are 6 ways you can use it to get away from screens, reduce work-related stress and boost your mental health and wellbeing.

​I live in a flat without a garden, and while I get to walk along Brighton seafront most days,  I’m really missing some proper nature time.

On the suggestion of a colleague, I’m sharing some of what I would be doing if I had a garden, for my health and wellbeing - in case it’s helpful during lockdown.

Photo ©Ellie J McMaster on Instagram, Jan 2020

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Photo by Martin Kníže on Unsplash

1. Twenty mins a day in your garden significantly reduces stress

Spending a lot of time in front of a screen? Feeling sluggish, stressed, or anxious? Are you distracted, or going a bit stir crazy? Need a break from the kids, or your partner? Research shows that being outside in nature for just 20 minutes a day is enough to significantly boost vitality, reduce stress, and enhance your focus and your wellbeing. If you live in a city, even a small park, a patch of grass, or any area with trees can suffice.
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If I had a garden I’d be spending as much time in it as I could.

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