{"id":348,"date":"2021-05-11T08:29:39","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T07:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/?p=348"},"modified":"2021-05-11T08:29:41","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T07:29:41","slug":"how-nature-and-the-outdoors-can-improve-your-mental-health-whilst-being-at-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/2021\/05\/11\/how-nature-and-the-outdoors-can-improve-your-mental-health-whilst-being-at-university\/","title":{"rendered":"How nature and the outdoors can improve your mental health whilst being at university"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog-header-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog-header-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog-header-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog-header-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog-header-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog-header.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My name is Sam and I\u2019m a student at Loughborough University studying Fine Art. I have lived in Loughborough for four years now, and during my time here I\u2019ve found many different walks and places to go that help my mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last year, attending university has been very different to how it used to be. With no bars, pubs, or clubs open (what else is a uni student meant to do? Apart from focusing on their studies of course!) many people have struggled with their mental health \u2013 including myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With everything closed, I had to do something that would keep me healthy, both mentally and physically. I set myself a goal to walk 10,000 steps every day. This seemed like a lot, as over lockdown I had let myself get very lazy (as I\u2019m sure many of us can relate to!). However, as soon as I went for that first walk, I was hooked!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a lovely sunny day and I decided to go to Queens Park, near Loughborough town. The park is a lovely spot and if you\u2019re into animals and wildlife I highly recommend it, as there\u2019s\u00a0plenty of it! I came back from my walk feeling refreshed and a lot happier within myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I definitely believe that being outdoors and surrounded by nature can improve not only your mental health, but also your general wellbeing. Since I\u2019ve spent more time doing so, I have noticed I am less anxious, more confident, slept better, feel more relaxed and feel healthier all round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been enjoying going out for walks so much that I have now started focusing my degree around it using photography. One of my main inspirations for this has been Henry David Thoreau who wrote a book on solitude and how nature can improve your wellbeing, and I\u2019ve carried on with this idea throughout my work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For my photography, I needed to go to several different locations. At first, I was worried about this as I do not have a car and wasn\u2019t sure if there were many rural walks in Loughborough where you can feel close to nature. However, after doing my research I have found plenty of lovely walks. Below, I\u2019ve listed the ones I enjoy the most and feel benefit my mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favourite walk is the canal walk down the \u2018Grand Union Canal.\u2019 The first time I did this walk I enjoyed it so much, I ended up walking for four hours, ending up in a lovely town called Zouch. The whole walk you are accompanied by the gorgeous canal, with lots of different animals along the way \u2013 including cows! I love this walk because you can go on for as long or short as you want. On a lovely summer&#8217;s evening, this is one of the best walks I can recommend for your mental health and general wellbeing; it is so fun to do on your own or with a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/sam-blog3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/sam-blog3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/sam-blog3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/sam-blog3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/sam-blog3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/sam-blog3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The second walk I found that is very rural and that I don\u2019t believe a lot of students know about is approximately a 15-minute walk from the University Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is called \u2018Nanpantan Reservoir\u2019 and on your way to this point, you will come across lots of different footpaths and walks you can do. I did this walk with my best friend and we both felt amazing after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other locations which I think are great for walks around and near to Loughborough are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Beacon Hill<\/li><li>Queens Park<\/li><li>Burleigh Wood<\/li><li>Charnwood Water<\/li><li>Garendon Park<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you try some of these walks out and love them as much as I do! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sam Fairhead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/samblog5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My name is Sam and I\u2019m a student at Loughborough University studying Fine Art. 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