TREES REDUCE ANXIETY
“anxious? stand under a tree with leaves. breathe. feel the calm.”
The Lesson
Simple anxiety hack: stand under a tree. Specifically, find a tree with a low canopy of leaves that feels like it's embracing you. Stand underneath. Breathe deeply. The calming effect is physical and almost immediate. There's probably science behind it (nature exposure, fractal patterns, negative ions), but you don't need to understand it. Just test it. The hard part is remembering to do it when you're anxious. Works better than most things people try.
Real-World Example
A founder spiraling before a big pitch steps outside their office building. There's a tree with a good canopy nearby. They stand under it for two minutes, breathing. The physical sensation of calm replaces the anxiety. They walk back in and nail the pitch. Simple intervention, real effect.
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