YOUR WELLBEING WILL THANK YOU

Have you been looking for a new hobby that will bring you closer to nature? Join a thriving community of nearly 3 million British enthusiasts in a popular recreational activity – bird watching. Bird watching isn’t only an enjoyable pastime, it’s also very good for boosting your physical and mental wellbeing. Here are just some of the ways:

FRESH AIR & VITAMIN D PRODUCTION

Whilst you could undertake this hobby from your living room window overlooking your garden, getting out in the fresh air helps to boost your mind, body and soul. Not only does fresh outdoor air feel great, but it’s also shown to lower your blood pressure and heart rate, give you more energy and focus, and improve your digestion. Also, being out in the sunshine is the most natural way of increasing your body’s production of vitamin D.

CALMING

Patience is a virtue that can take a lifetime to master. What better way to practice than to incorporate it into a hobby? Birds are beautiful creatures that are truly worth the wait – but wait you must! As you sit and await your feathered friends’ visit, you’ll be refining your ability to delay gratification and perfect the proverb “all good things come to those who wait”.

If you are particularly partial to beautiful birds, you’ll love HSL’s William Morris bird print focussed designer fabric, Strawberry Thief. Available on many of their stunning fireside chair ranges, you can enjoy bringing the outside into your own living room.