She turned everything off and noticed what remained. Periods of quiet have been associated with reduced mental fatigue and improved attention, allowing the brain to recover from constant stimulation (Kraus and Chandrasekaran 142).
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Sunday, January 25, 2026
Hands in the Dirt
She pressed her hands into the soil and felt her breathing slow. Contact with natural environments has been associated with reduced stress, lower cortisol levels, and improved mood, even during brief exposure (Ulrich et al. 224).
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