Feeling depressed and stressed-out? The cure, according to BBC Earth and UC Berkeley research, is watching nature documentaries. They call it “The Real Happiness Project.” You can read the report at https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/watching-nature-programs-makes-you-happier-new-bbc-research-reveals-300420360.html. But the upshot is that such documentaries really brighten women’s outlooks, and young people (16-24) greatly reduce their stress, fatigue, and nervousness by watching nature clips. In general, most people turned away from negative emotions (sadness, fear, stress) and toward positive ones (joy, happiness, contentment).
Researchers say it points up the interconnection of humans to the Earth.
Okay, it’s Monday, the saddest day of the week. So, brighten up with this clip: