Anja Murray: Nature-based resolutions for a happy 2024

Here are 6 things you can do to better connect with the natural world and make a positive contribution to biodiversity in 2024

In the heart of winter, following the bustle of birds in the garden can be mesmerising

This new year, like every other, we can feel the pressure to take on New Year’s resolutions. Too often, we approach resolutions with a sense of deprivation — though lots of resolutions can be joyous, such as introducing new habits that will enhance our own wellbeing while also helping us to forge a more positive relationship with our natural environment. Framing new habits positively is one way of making them more appealing, and more likely to stick.

Nature has been shown to help manage anxiety in many studies, here simply rating the joy garden birds bring led to a greater decrease in anxiety than counting birds #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek https://t.co/Hqdn0zLUHU pic.twitter.com/UTBf11euvI

— Miles Richardson (@findingnature) May 16, 2023