Developing Confidence

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Getting Outside the Box

Be honest: How much time do you spend staring at a screen each day? For most Americans, that number clocks in at more than 10 hours, according to a 2016 Nielsen Total Audience Report. Our increasing reliance on technology, combined with a global trend toward urban living, means many of us are spending ever less time outdoors—even as scientists compile evidence of the value of getting out into the natural world, especially for mental health.

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The Numbers

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adults (mean age ranging from 27.5 to 77 years) found an association between deficient or low levels of Vitamin D and depression.

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A study by Dr. James Roberts at Baylor estimated that college students spend a severe average of eight to ten hours per day using a smartphone or other form of technology.

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In a review with colleagues, evidence shows that contact with nature is associated with increases in happiness, subjective well-being, positive affect, positive social interactions and a sense of meaning and purpose in life, as well as decreases in mental distress. (Science Advances, Vol. 5, No. 7, 2019). Gregory Bratman, PhD

Going outdoors gives you plenty of opportunities to succeed, while activities like biking or hiking challenge you with a successful outcome. Great team building activities also offer plenty of opportunities for independence and self-reliance.

Brotherwood works with organizations that encourage people to get back out into nature, and by doing so, to step out of their comfort zones and overcome their fears. This significantly boosts confidence, which can translate into every aspect of one’s life.

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