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Taking Your Mind Outdoors
Five Key Areas
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Time in Nature
Whether you're hiking, taking a meditative walk, or simply resting under the trees, being outdoors invites a natural reset for the mind and body.
Research consistently shows that time in nature can reduce anxiety, lift depression, and improve mood, attention, and even memory. According to the American Psychological Association, exposure to natural environments lowers cortisol levels, reduces rumination, and increases overall emotional resilience.
As the Mayo Clinic puts it, “Being present in nature doesn’t ask or require anything of us, so it frees up our mind to think more deeply and clearly about things.”
And as Anne Frank so wisely observed, “The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside... I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.”
Let yourself be supported by the calm, clarity, and wisdom the natural world has to offer.
Connection with the Body and Movement
Walking and hiking are powerful ways to regulate both the body and the mind.
No matter your fitness level, you're welcome to move at your own pace—or simply sit outdoors and engage in Inquiry surrounded by the natural world.
Our focus isn’t on speed, distance, or endurance. The purpose is to connect your body and mind through gentle movement and awareness. All that’s needed is a willingness to take that first step.
Mounting research supports what many of us know intuitively: combining physical movement, time in nature, and mindful reflection significantly boosts mental health.
Walking in natural settings has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve mood, and even support cognitive flexibility (Stanford University, 2015). Just 90 minutes in nature can reduce activity in the part of the brain associated with rumination and negative thought loops.
This is a natural support to working with stressful thoughts and limiting beliefs. Processing them at a mental AND physical level allows new insights to be integrated into our nervous system and neuropathways.
Meditative Practices/Inquiry
Meditation walks, Inquiry, and contemplative practices support inner harmony and clarity.
The Basics of Inquiry
The Work of Byron Katie (Inquiry) can be likened to meditation—a practice that enables us to uncover the thoughts at the core of our suffering and take them to inquiry using four fundamental questions and turnarounds. This powerful method is accessible to anyone with an open mind, offering a radical, profoundly transformative, and yet simple approach.
The Four Questions
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Is it true?
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Can you absolutely know that it's true?
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How do you react and what happens when you believe that thought?
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Who would you be without the thought?
Turning the Thought Around
The turnarounds allow us to explore the opposite perspectives of the original statement, opening up new possibilities for understanding and growth.
At TheWork.com, you can access all the resources you need to do The Work (Inquiry), completely free of charge.
Community
Connect with a like-minded community rooted in growth and inner freedom.
There’s something powerful about sharing space with others who are also on a path of self-discovery. Finding your people—your tribe—can offer the support and encouragement you need to keep going when things get tough.
Research shows that being part of a supportive, engaged community enhances emotional resilience, reduces stress, and improves both physical and mental well-being. Meaningful friendships and shared growth experiences not only sustain momentum but deepen our sense of belonging and purpose.
Rest and Restoration
Evenings are yours to rest, reflect, or reconnect.
After a full day of mindful movement and inner work, you’ll have space to unwind in whatever way nourishes you—rest, explore, connect with others, or continue your practice with a partner.
In our everyday lives, we’re often swept up in constant demands and information overload. This is your chance to unplug, slow down, and truly recharge—body, mind, and spirit.