Everyone knows that spending some quality time outdoors is good for your health on both a mental and physical level. However, the direct benefits of spending time specifically at a beach have just been revealed!

You know that incredible feeling of relaxation and peace that you experience at the beach? Scientists are now referring to that as “blue space.”

“Blue space” happens when your brain is overloaded with soothing sounds and smells of water. The blue space is enough to make you feel at ease; almost as if you were hypnotized!

If you’ve ever been sitting on the beach, feeling extremely relaxed, it’s not just in your head! Scientists claim that there is a change in the way your brain reacts to the environment that leaves you feeling reenergized, relaxed, and rested.

Here are the four main ways this “blue space” effect your body and soul:

1. Going to the beach reduces stress

Water is one of mother nature’s cure alls. Water is full of naturally occurring elements and minerals that can help you feel at ease.

So whether you’re jumping into a pool or dipping your toes in the ocean, you’re definitely going to experience a feeling of relaxation. Water can be a great way to quickly boost your mood!

Do you want to stress less, sleep better, and feel abundantly happier… without drugs or anything crazy?

2. The beach increases your creativity

Have you been stuck in a creative rut lately? Scientists now believe that the solution to this might actually be the beach!

Being in “blue space” can help you clear your head and approach your problems in a more creative manner. Similar to meditation, the beach can ignite a feeling of stillness that allows you to shut out everything else and focus.

3. Going to the beach can help reduce feelings of depression

In a similar way that the beach can assist with your creativity, the beach can also provide a relief to the symptoms of depression.

They hypnotizing sounds of the waves in combination with the different smells and visuals of the beach can leave you in a meditative state.

4. Spending time at the beach will change your perspective on life

It’s all about perspective! Nature has a gentle way of helping you become a happier person. The beach can help you realign your soul.

So grab the sun tan lotion and pack your picnic baskets, because it’s time to head to the beach!

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