Research suggests that awe can make us happier and healthier and can benefit our mental health! Even a short 15 minute ‘awe walk’ can make a big difference to your wellbeing.
It’s a busy time of year gearing up for all the festivities in school and at home and in our busy lives seeking awe may be low on the list of our priorities but we could be under estimating it’s power!
We can experience awe by engaging with nature, enjoying music or simply bingeing on breathtaking youtube vids!
Research suggests that experiencing awe can reduce stress, quieten our inner critic and help improve our relationships. Encountering things far bigger than ourselves can provoke awe and this has a beneficial effect on our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Ideas for experiencing everyday awe:
- Go for an ‘awe walk’
- Watch a sunrise/sunset
- Engage in shared experiences
- Listen to music
- Find awe in art and culture
- Meditate
- Watch the waves crash against the shore
- Watch awe inspiring videos/programmes
- Admire others doing great work
Awe is good for us, it can make us happier, healthier kinder and better able to handle stress – it has the power to bring out the best in us.
Seeing our place in the big scheme of things can offer us new perspectives and help us find meaning and purpose in our lives.
Published: November 26