Concurrents – Environmental Psychology: Take a Walk!
It’s spring again in the Northern Hemisphere and fall in the Southern one, so all thoughts turn to being outdoors. The benefits of being outside are well known. We de-stress, think more clearly, and are better at problem solving when we’re surrounded by the natural world or elements of it, such as daylight and plants. But walking is good for us, even when we’re indoors. Incorporating opportunities to walk into a structure, for example, by locating the cafeteria at as great a distance from offices and workstations as possible, will amp up the performance of your clients, particularly if those walkways feature views of nature or water/fountains (live or in realistic art) and include natural finishes. Taking a walk, even indoors, benefits cognitive performance and is also a handy way to burn off at least a few of the many calories we consume every day. Walking inside also makes it …
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