How nature can help you banish burnout
Less stress headaches and more mental clarity in just a few days.
You’ve been working so hard you can’t remember the last time you ate or slept properly. Maybe you did both at the same time, which would explain the bloodshot eyes, the bed that smells suspiciously like takeout, and why you’re awake at 5 a.m., finishing the 65th edit of a presentation for a client in a different hemisphere. We’re not here to judge, but that sounds like burnout, and it’s not doing anyone any favours.
Getting Out There for Some Fresh Perspective
Our cabins are great for many things—no phone reception, waking up with the sun, meeting local birds—but they’re particularly good at combating burnout. When you feel like the edges are starting to fray, scheduling some nature time could be the reset you didn’t know you needed.
Here’s the science: spending time in nature has been proven to reduce cortisol levels—the stress hormone responsible for that tight feeling in your chest. A 2019 study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that just 20 minutes in nature significantly lowers cortisol. Imagine what a few days off-grid could do.
There’s more. Studies from the University of Exeter show that two hours a week in green spaces can significantly boost mental and physical health. Plus, research from Stanford University highlights that time in nature enhances memory, improves focus, and increases creative problem-solving by up to 50%. So, whether you’re drowning in deadlines or just feeling foggy, nature has your back.
OK, But I’m Already at the End of My Tether. Can Nature Help?
Short answer: absolutely. We know this because we recently conducted a Global Nature Study with AllTrails, tracking how a couple of nights in nature affected wellbeing and burnout. The results? Spending time in nature was shown to reduce burnout by 16%—nearly 47% more effective than mindfulness alone.
And if that wasn’t enough, nature is also more powerful than yoga or meditation for reducing stress—though you can do both in our cabins if you want to double down on the benefits.
The theory behind this is called Attention Restoration Theory, which suggests that natural environments replenish your mental energy by engaging your mind effortlessly. That’s why a walk in the woods or gazing at the stars from your cabin window can feel like a weight lifting off your shoulders.