Going outside can always boost your mood, but did you know nature docs can do the same?
According to a study from the University of California Berkley found that watching nature shows and documentaries, even for a short time- can increase your positive emotions with lowering negative emotions. They can make you happier!
Study lead, Psychology Professor Dacher Keltner explained:
"The shifts in emotion demonstrated in the BBC study as a result of watching this powerful natural history series are significant as we know that wonder and contentment are the foundations of human happiness. If people experience feelings of awe, they are more likely to display empathetic and charitable behaviors and have been shown to be better able to handle stress."
Watching these programs help manage stress, increase empathy and charitable behaviors, and more.
Source: YourTango