Amount of daylight exposure is known to be a predictor for work-related stress and job satisfaction. However daylight exposure is not the same as 'time spending outside'. I am curious if there are studies around who investigated the relationship between time spending outside and e.g. stress, fatigue, mental health, etc.
Or, what is the most suitable definition of 'time spending outside'?
What theoretical framework are you using to make sense of stress? I attach a summary of recent developments in allostatic load theory, as it discusses exploitation in the workplace as a source of stress.
The second paper is a study you can build on for your own purposes- it uses a simple 16 question survey to assess impact of outdoor activities and contact with nature on work-related stress:
Trau, D., Keenan, K.A., Goforth, M. and Large, V., 2015. Nature Contacts Employee Wellness in Healthcare. HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal.
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Dear Daphne,
You've asked some interesting questions. I wonder if "time spending outside" is synonymous with outdoor activities, out in the nature, physical activities, and exercises.
These links may be of interest to you.
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-at-work.htm
http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/enhance-your-wellbeing/environment/nature-and-us/how-does-nature-impact-our-wellbeing
https://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/related-illnesses/other-related-conditions/stress/physical-activity-reduces-st
http://www.rff.org/files/sharepoint/WorkImages/Download/RFF-DP-09-21.pdf
Relax - make sure you give yourself some time to relax each day and try to spend time with people who make you feel good about yourself.
The keys to changing your perception to combat the negative effects of life's demands and pressures are found in stress reduction tools. They include:
• adjusting your priorities and attitude
• practicing mindfulness
• relaxation techniques
http://www.counsellingconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/stress-in-everyday-life.pdf
TO COPE WITH WORK RELATED STRESS FIRST AND FOREMOST THING ONES MIND HAS TO BE AT REST OR AT NIO NOISE LEVEL which can be achieved by self talkinbg and once this soul comnsdcious state is reached and one becomes stable and peaceful one can do aq lot of work in a serene calm mood and work happily outdootr or indoor is immaterial it is the inyternal state of minbd which is the most important for the same and achieving a good rapport or hARMONY WITH THE COLLEAGUES ONE IS WORKING WITH.
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