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The Forest Gate

At the forest gate, the sensory impressions changes when city meets nature.

Challenge

Turn towards the forest, stretch and take five deep breaths. This small pause can be seen as a way of practising mindfulness.

Food for thought

How can you improve at being present in the moment? When is the last time you remember feeling present?

What the research says

Nature has no demands of us and spending time in nature provides calm and waking rest for recovery. See this video from ‘Fika efter en forskare’, in which Elisabet Sonntag Öström talks about the impact of nature on our senses: Naturen – ett plåster för en sårig själ (Nature – a plaster for a wounded soul; video in Swedish)

The next physical movement challenge is not far away: 

What is physical literacy?

Physical literacy, or ‘rörelserikedom’ in Swedish, takes a holistic view of each individual’s ability to move.

Physical literacy is not the same as physical activity or fitness; it includes motivation, self-confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding. It allows each individual to develop their mobility skills and feel motivated and excited about movement.

The more daring and willing a person is to be physically active in different social contexts and physical environments, the better their chances of having an active, healthy life and to grow and flourish as a human being. 

Latest update: 2023-09-07