People today are feeling increasingly disconnected from themselves, each other, and the planet. This detachment is taking its toll in the workplace: employees have told their organizations that they are desperate to get away from endless work commitments, write McKinsey’s Arne Gast and coauthors.
But one solution to combatting this feeling of disconnect is in our own backyard: When in nature, our brain emits alpha waves, which are activated by the parasympathetic nervous system, calming down the stress response and reducing anxiety levels, allowing the brain to enter a more relaxed, clear, and creative state. Explore these insights to learn how nature can replenish the mind and discover more ways to reduce stress in the workplace.
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