Introduction You sort your trash. You use a refillable water bottle. You’ve even made the switch to bamboo toothbrushes. And still, when you hear about global disasters or plastic oceans, you get that feeling in your gut—the one that says, “Is anything I do even doing any good?” That feeling has a name: eco anxiety. This isn’t just in your head. Increasing numbers of people—particularly in the U.S.—are feeling intense emotional distress related to the condition of the world. And while it’s great to care about the Earth, to feel powerless all the time isn’t. Let’s explore why this occurs and how to work with it without becoming burnt out. What Is Eco Anxiety and Why Does It

You’re not going crazy—you really do feel better after those brief walks outside.In a world where everything else is vying for our attention—notifications, noise, and constant multitasking—it’s no surprise that our nervous system is going into overdrive. But what if the real reset your mind needs isn’t a vacation or a new regimen—but a five-minute break in nature Here comes the healing micro-habit of nature therapy. The Forgotten Strength of Stepping Out As stress accumulates, our reflex is to reach for something quick: sugar, coffee, a scroll through social media. But research suggests that taking just five