Sometimes it takes very little to regenerate: observing the sunrise or sunset can help us find our balance. Science confirms this
Sometimes it takes little to regenerate: observing the sunrise or sunset can help us regain our balance, put to the test by the stress of the daily routine
Our days are often hectic: a continuous jump from one commitment to another that risks having disastrous effects on our mood and, in the long run, also on our health. Yet it would take very little to remedy the madness of our daily routine. Like, for example, taking a few minutes off for admire the sunrise or sunset: a good habit that could prove to be a real panacea for our physical and mental well-being.
Science confirms the benefits of sun exposure. In particular, researchers at Brigham Young University of Utah have found that the extraordinary effects the sun has on our mood, finding that people tend to be sadder when the days are less sunny, while they are happier when it is. daylight, between sunrise and sunset, lasts longer.
We all know the benefits of a slightly slower life, which also includes moments dedicated to meditation and immersion in nature, allowing us to reconcile with ourselves and regain strength. What we tend to forget is that, to find harmony and balance, it is not necessary to go who knows where or completely revolutionize one's life.
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A healthy habit to relax body and mind
On the contrary, it is enough to stop for a few minutes, carve out a moment of pause and spend it looking at something beautiful, like the spectacle of the sun rising or setting between the roofs of our city, on the sea or in the hills. A healthy habit that helps the body to relax and the mind, often overloaded, to free itself from stress and worries.
On closer inspection, it is a rather simple "cure" to follow: just find a welcoming place to sit and there, in silence, stop to admire the beauty of sunrise or sunset, savoring all the variety of shades, reflections and colors that accompany them. And try to do it every day, using this tiny interlude of freedom to relax and empty yourself from the worries, anxieties and bustle of everyday life.
Furthermore, according to some scientific studies, exposure to the sun's rays would help regulate metabolism, contributing to the general well-being of the body and influencing weight regulation. One more reason to try to treat yourself to a few minutes of rest and beauty every day.
Photos: PLOS ONE/Brigham Young University
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