A Quick Rest in Nature
A Mini Guide to Reconnecting, Restoring, and Recharging
When life feels hurried, even a few mindful moments outdoors can shift your entire day.
This simple guide helps you pause, breathe, and reconnect with the calm that nature offers, no special equipment or long hikes required.
Whether you have five minutes on your lunch break or an hour to wander, A Quick Rest in Nature will walk you through gentle ways to:
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Reduce tension with short sensory grounding exercises
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Reset your focus using mindful observation outdoors
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Restore energy with guided reflections that invite rest and gratitude
This free guide is inspired by the Health Perceptions Stress-Health Series, created by Laurie Couillard, wellness educator and nature-based stress management specialist. Programs are certified through The American Institute of Stress. To learn more, visit the services tab on this site.
About
Laurie Couillard, Founder of Health Perceptions
Laurie Couillard is a Certified Wisconsin Master Naturalist, Nature Therapy Guide, and Wellness Educator with a lifelong passion for helping others reconnect with the natural world. With degrees in Psychology of Health & Wellness and Child Development, she blends science, creativity, and compassion to guide individuals and groups toward healthier, more balanced living. Laurie’s work encourages people of all ages to experience the powerful benefits that time in nature brings to the mind, body, and spirit.
