The 20-5-3 Rule

There is a new “rule”, designed by neuroscientist Dr. Rachel Hopman, to help you spend more time outside.

There are many mental and physical benefits of being outdoors in nature.  It can boost creativity, reduce stress, and help you become more relaxed and restored.

Of course as physical therapists, we love the idea of being active and walking as a form of exercise.  A healthy life is a happy life.

Here are the details of the 20-5-3 Rule:

20 minutes

This is the amount of time you should spend outside in nature.  This has the greatest effect on reducing the stress hormone cortisol.

5 hours

This is the length of time each month you should spend outside in nature.  This has the greatest effect on being happier and less stressful.

3 days

This is the number of days you should spend each year off of the grid.  Think of camping or renting a cabin without being connected. This has the greatest effect on taming burnout and improving general satisfaction in life.

We hope the 20-5-3 rule can help apply nature to your own life!

You can also learn about how we help you get symmetry and balance for the entire body to maximize longevity by reading about our 6 Green Zones.

If this is something that can make your life better, feel free to contact us at 919-728-0335 or schedule online to get you back on track!