Nine in 10 Brits will attempt to beat January blues – with out of doors nature actions

Nine in 10 Brits (91%) will attempt to beat the January blues – by spending extra time outside engaged in nature-related actions, a research has discovered.

A survey of two,000 adults discovered that 39% really feel the primary month of the 12 months is the worst one by way of their temper – with six in 10 feeling they want a temper increase “more than ever”, in mild of current occasions just like the cost-of-living disaster.

But 61% are decided to ensure the approaching weeks are a “success” – with 81% saying that being in nature has a constructive influence on their temper.

As such, a few of the high out of doors actions they plan to embark on this month embrace a woodland stroll, a stroll round their native park, and gardening.

And different common morale-boosting pursuits embrace birdwatching, canine strolling, and holding a watch out for nature, corresponding to squirrels, bugs, birds, and fish.

The analysis additionally revealed that adults solely spent a collective hour every week outside “in nature” final 12 months – however two-thirds are eager to attempt to enhance on this in 2024.

The research was commissioned by Clipper Teas, which has teamed up with Drag Queen Gardener to launch “the GOOD tea campaign”, to spotlight the advantages of reconnecting with nature.

TV presenter and horticulturist, Drag Queen Gardener, aka Tom Leonard, stated: “Starting my own allotment, and diving into the world of gardening, was not only incredibly healing for me – it also allowed me to have a greater appreciation for the biodiversity we have in our gardens and green spaces.”

Other common wildlife-inspired actions for this month embrace happening park runs, collaborating in litter-picks, constructing animal habitats corresponding to birdboxes, insect motels, or hedgehog homes, and filling houses with houseplants.

And beachcombing, becoming a member of a rambling or strolling group, and out of doors working, biking, or yoga, will even be commonplace, in response to the analysis, carried out by way of OnePoll.

It additionally emerged 79% of these polled assume there’s “too much” unhealthy information round for the time being – however 59% declare they actively attempt to counteract this by spreading positivity themselves.

And typically, that is achieved by way of sharing excellent news – particularly about environmental points, with 32% revealing that constructive tales about sustainability assist to enhance how they’re feeling.

Hannah Williams, from Clipper Teas, stated: “We’re on a mission to reconnect you with nature – our commitment transcends the cup.

“We pledge to nurture biodiversity, uphold moral practices, and contribute to a worldwide motion restoring our reference to nature.”

TOP 30 WAYS BRITS ARE TURNING TO NATURE TO BOOST THEIR MOODS IN JANUARY:

1. Walking around their local park
2. Going on woodland walks
3. Gardening
4. Looking out for nature (e.g. squirrels, fish, insects, ducks, and other birds)
5. Pet-sitting or dog-walking
6. Birdwatching
7. Outdoor cycling
8. Outdoor running
9. Being more eco-friendly
10. Nature photography
11. Watching videos of nature
12. Listening to natural sounds (e.g. recordings or apps that play birdsong, ocean waves, rainfall, and more)
13. Filling their home with more houseplants
14. Stargazing
15. Upcycling items which would otherwise get binned
16. Going on park runs
17. Being involved in a walking or rambling group
18. Decorating their home with natural materials (e.g. leaves, flowers, feathers, tree bark, or seeds)
19. Building an animal habitat (e.g. birdboxes, insect hotels, hedgehog houses, or similar)
20. Filling their home with healing stones and crystals
21. Beachcombing
22. Litter picking
23. Drawing or painting animals or nature scenes
24. Mountain climbing
25. Cold water swimming
26. Writing about animals or nature
27. Getting a new pet
28. Fishing
29. Foraging
30. Outdoor yoga