How to connect with nature in the morning | #BetterWithNature @naturalenglandvideo

Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

Here at Natural England, we know just how much nature can positively impact our physical and mental wellbeing. That's why we’ve teamed up with Athena Mellor as part of our #BetterWithNature campaign, who is here to show you how she spends time to connect with nature first thing in the morning.

Just taking small steps to notice the ‘good things’ in nature have been found to increase nature connectedness and deliver clinically significant increases in mental health, even in urban environments.

Whether you enjoy a cuppa in your garden, listen to the birds from your window, go for a local walk, or journal the things you’ve noticed in nature that day - life feels much better with nature.

View Athena Mellor's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCWlJny1Wq4Ot8HenuQ81yRg

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