When life gets stressful it is important to remember to take time out to explore the great outdoors. A camping weekend is the perfect idea to escape from your busy life and relieve stress. Maintaining your health and fitness while away camping is a fantastic way to start reducing stress and focusing on your mental health.
Connecting with Australia’s nature
There are endless possibilities when it comes to destinations that camping can take you, from the heart of a forest, near a cliff edge with breathtaking views or being close to the beach. Finding a good camping spot means you are always in the beautiful Australian nature, renowned for its serenity. Connecting with nature can be as simple as getting off the grid into peaceful surroundings, smelling the fresh sea breeze or hearing birds’ dawn chorus.
Help to manage and reduce stress
Our body is designed to react to stress by releasing chemicals including cortisol, which slows cognitive function and activates the fight-or-flight response. Camping is a fantastic way to remove everyday stressors and provide a break to let you handle and manage your stress away from the environment that created it.
In a technology-driven “always on” world, camping provides an opportunity to escape the hustle culture that may be contributing to stress levels, by getting off the grid. Stepping out into nature has clear benefits for mental and physical health, activating the sympathetic nervous system and acting as a catalyst to start reducing stress symptoms.
Boosts mood
Waking up to the sound of birds chirping after a peaceful night's sleep next to the riverbank is guaranteed to promote a positive mood. Camping and adventuring in the great outdoors allows you to take a well-deserved break and have time for the activities that you have been meaning to do.
Boosting your mood can be as simple as cooking up a meal and bonding with your friends and family over the barbeque. The best meals while camping are the real basics like pancakes or bacon and eggs and are sure to start your day off on a positive note.
Promoting better sleep
Whether you want to spend the day swimming in the ocean or hiking and exploring the deep wilderness around you, camping activities will promote a restful sleep. Having better sleep when camping can come down to gathering the best gear, finding the perfect location or monitoring screen time on your electronic devices. Reducing screen time, especially at night time, is a great way to promote deep sleep by lowering the exposure to blue light.
Creating lasting memories and connections
Camping helps to create memories and deep connections with family and friends. Whether it is starting a campfire and sharing memories or stories over some ice-cold beers, or bonding over some well-needed downtime, camping and socialising are the best medicine for the soul.
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FAQ:
Can camping help anxiety?
Camping involves being active, exploring the outdoors and socialising with family and friends which all lower your stress levels and can help reduce the effects of anxiety.
Does camping make you happier?
Yes, camping is whatever you want it to be. Whether you need a quiet getaway from everyday life or want to hit the road looking for your next thrilling adventure, camping is a way to relax and boost your mood.
Why is camping calming?
Camping provides an opportunity to breathe in the fresh air, be present in nature and spend time with your loved ones. Camping is calming because we can block out the noise from our busy world and provides an opportunity to take a break.
