Now Gen Z want 'green days' off work for their mental health

"A survey of 2,000 Brits found that almost half (48 per cent) of this generation think workers should get a monthly paid day off work to reconnect with nature. The results revealed that 88 per cent of Gen Z office workers think working inside all day has a negative impact on their mental health, while 30 per cent feel 'trapped' behind walls and screens."

"Research has repeatedly proved that there are several benefits to being in nature. For example, studies have shown that people who lived near green spaces have higher life satisfaction and less mental distress than those who did not. Meanwhile, research in 2016 found a link between spending time outdoors and people's perception of their bodies, as well as their likelihood to bow to social pressure over their looks."

"'Nature is free therapy and it will always be there for you.' Social media users emphasize the transformative mental health benefits of outdoor time, with one TikTok user noting that depression symptoms 'disappear the moment I'm outside,' while another stressed the importance of making nature exposure a regular habit during one's 20s."

Gen Z is pushing for 'green days'—monthly paid time off to spend in natural environments like forests and beaches. A survey of 2,000 British office workers found that 48% of Gen Z support this initiative, while 88% believe working indoors all day negatively affects their mental health. Thirty percent feel trapped behind walls and screens, and 91% prefer working outside or in nature at least part-time. Scientific research supports these views, showing that proximity to green spaces increases life satisfaction, reduces mental distress, and improves body image perception. In response, organic food company Ecotone announced plans to launch 'Green Leave,' a paid time-off initiative for its staff.

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