Forest Bathing: Nature’s Antidote for Stress and Overthinking
“When the mind is restless, the forest stills it.” In today's fast-paced, screen-heavy world, it's easy to forget one of the simplest (and most powerful) tools we have for calming the nervous system and restoring balance: nature. More specifically—forest bathing. Also known as Shinrin-yoku in Japan, forest bathing is not about exercise or hiking. It’s about slowing down, breathing deeply, and immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the forest. No phones. No step goals. Just you and nature. Forest bathing has become a staple in many biohackers' routines, thanks to its well-known benefits for both health and longevity. A Personal Reflection: How Nature Helped Me Heal I’ve always turned to nature during emotional storms—sorrow, grief, anxiety. After a painful breakup, when I truly felt at rock bottom, walking in...
