The UK summer is known for being unpredictable, so if the changeable conditions have been getting you down, you’re definitely not alone.
Problems with sleep and feelings of stress and anxiety are very common, and these can really wreak havoc on your schedule as well as taking a toll on your mental health.
So for anyone who has been struggling to relax or drift off at night, then experts have named the ideal solution – and it has plenty of important benefits for your mind.
If you have a garden, the answer for lifting your mood again is simple, according to experts. As well as reducing anxiety and stress, being surrounded by nature and throwing yourself into gardening can also help to aid sleep, reduce cortisol levels and improve your body clock.
Dr Lindsay Browning, psychologist and sleep expert for And So To Bed, said: “For green-fingered Brits, getting regular exposure to natural light is perfect for regulating the circadian rhythm, which is our internal clock telling our body when to be awake and alert, as well as regulating other body functions.
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