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Want to be happier and more focused? Then watch nature documentaries to instantly boost [tr]
UK Daily Mail ^ | March 8, 2017 | Phoebe Weston

Posted on 03/08/2017 9:21:13 AM PST by C19fan

Forget yoga. Nature documentaries could be just as good in helping you reduce stress. A new study has found even watching small clips of shows such as Planet Earth II boosts people's emotions of awe, contentedness, joy and amusement. It also can instantly help reduce anxiety, fear and tiredness.

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TOPICS: Outdoors; Pets/Animals; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: nature
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Cat videos are just as effective.
1 posted on 03/08/2017 9:21:13 AM PST by C19fan
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Actually, going out for a walk with the dogs in a beautiful countryside is a whole lot better than sitting like a log and watching TV.


2 posted on 03/08/2017 9:25:51 AM PST by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To me,there’s nothing quite as nice as interacting with my horses after a long day.Very kind and placid creatures.


3 posted on 03/08/2017 9:25:51 AM PST by Farmer Dean ("Do you want me to shoot,I'm rested.")
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Just don’t watch the part where the cheetah kills and eats the antelope!


4 posted on 03/08/2017 9:30:22 AM PST by proxy_user
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Just don’t watch the part where the cheetah kills and eats the antelope!

It's the "Circle of Life."

5 posted on 03/08/2017 9:31:10 AM PST by dfwgator
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Cat videos definitely work. Plus, I set aside several hours a day to read my books. This really relaxes me.


6 posted on 03/08/2017 9:33:09 AM PST by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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The modern nature shows are scored with ominous sounding music so you have to mute the sound.


7 posted on 03/08/2017 9:33:29 AM PST by The Westerner (Protect the most vulnerable: Replace all textbooks K-12!)
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[[Want to be happier and more focused? Then watch nature documentaries]]

mmmhmmmm- watch nature shows that deride the Christian concept of creation, and which constantly hammer the evolution meme- No thanks


8 posted on 03/08/2017 9:36:03 AM PST by Bob434
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http://www.berry.edu/eaglecam/

http://dickpritchettrealestate.com/eagle-feed.html


9 posted on 03/08/2017 9:36:48 AM PST by combat_boots (God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her! And please, God, bless the USA again.)
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"Actually, going out for a walk with the dogs in a beautiful countryside is a whole lot better than sitting like a log and watching TV."

Ditto.

Walking with my dogs in the woods is the first thing I do each day, every day...no excuses.

To see my doggies, click on my name.

10 posted on 03/08/2017 9:41:59 AM PST by blam
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For those who are interested in all things bald eagle, the Decorah (IA) eagles are currently taking turns keeping three eggs warm. Monday night a storm passed through the area and the nest, along with mom - at least I think it was the mom - was getting blown around pretty good. They are tough birds, and fun to watch.

Mr. niteowl77

11 posted on 03/08/2017 9:43:25 AM PST by niteowl77
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Until they weave the seemingly mandatory evolutionary theory “facts” in. That’s enough to cause any right thinking person to have a raise in their blood pressure. Grrr.


12 posted on 03/08/2017 9:43:31 AM PST by Bellflower (Dems = Mat 6:23 ....If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!)
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It's "almost-religion." Romans 1:25

They traded God's truth for a lie, and they worshipped and served the creation instead of the creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

13 posted on 03/08/2017 9:44:16 AM PST by backwoods-engineer (Trump won; I celebrated; I'm good. Let's get on with the civil war now.)
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Does a movie starring teenaged Jenny Agutter count as a “nature documentary” ?


14 posted on 03/08/2017 9:44:53 AM PST by Steely Tom (Liberals think in propaganda)
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Speaking of wild life, Tuesday morning I dreamed there was a bear in Madison, Wisconsin. Last night I met my sister and her friend from there for pizza and told them my dream. My sister, amazed, told me that on Monday a lady where she works said that she was absolutely sure that she saw a black bear near the airport. My sister tried to convince her she was mistaken, but she was positive about clearly seeing the bear.


15 posted on 03/08/2017 9:52:49 AM PST by Bellflower (Dems = Mat 6:23 ....If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!)
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I really enjoy bald eagles.


16 posted on 03/08/2017 9:52:55 AM PST by combat_boots (God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her! And please, God, bless the USA again.)
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Actually, going out for a walk with the dogs in a beautiful countryside is a whole lot better than sitting like a log and watching TV.

Fortunate to live in Central Florida where we not only have many wonderful, paved bicycle trails, but great weather to enjoy them year round.

Our favorite is The General Van Fleet Trail that goes through the Green Swamp. Gopher tortoise, rabbits, birds, owls, eagles, hawks, alligators, armadillo, freaking suicidal squirrels, wild pigs, butterflies and also snakes are common to see on each ride. 60 miles round trip.

Just passed 4,000 miles yesterday on my bike I bought 3 and a half years ago.

Still get a chance to watch TV but have VERY limited number of shows to watch as any homo/lesbo crap gets the show permanently exiled.

17 posted on 03/08/2017 9:53:35 AM PST by N. Theknow (Kennedys-Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat-But they know what's best for you.)
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When I get stressed out, I watch animal friends videos on YouTube for a few minutes and then I’m calm again.


18 posted on 03/08/2017 9:54:06 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard ("When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.")
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Yep watching nature shows, nothing is more relaxing than watching a pride of Lions stalk and kill a Wildebeest. Or a crocodile make a light snack out of a zebra.


19 posted on 03/08/2017 10:15:05 AM PST by TexasM1A
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I love those Planet Earth shows. Visually appealing camera work and interesting subject matter.


20 posted on 03/08/2017 10:23:53 AM PST by Two Kids' Dad (((( Make America America Again ))))
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