Nature & Mindset

Question: We know kids need outside time; but does nature benefit children's mental health? Tip 1 - environment matters Consider your space for work or learning Note your time needs in nature or working, etc - aka how does the environment around you change or impact your mindset individually Note the differing energies of different environments Tip 2 - spark creativity in Creation Kids as creatures of creativity Nature's boundaries but also freedom Nature teaches so we don't have to or teaches in a softer way at times The value of options and even a bit of chaos Tip 3 - try a forest walk with your kids or your inner child Find a forest therapy guide: Tip 4 - Research around concentration or mind functioning and the natural world Concentration - better academics, Attention span,self control, executive function areas nurtured without evaluation (balm for busy brain = attention restoration theory) Cooperation - stewardship mindset + relational and respect skills Increased creativity - artistic and problem solving mindset Growth mindset in challenges - resilient mindset Mood booster + meaning booster References: .

You can listen to Nature & Mindset online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

Nature & Mindset is an episode from I Love My Shepherd by Heidi Goehmann.

This episode is 29:57 long.

This episode was published on Jul 14, 2025.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from I Love My Shepherd when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.