A recent study indicates that simply visualizing natural scenes can effectively reduce stress levels. Participants who imagined nature showed lower stress perceptions, skin conductance, and heart rates compared to those who visualized urban environments. This suggests a cost-effective method for stress management that could cater to individuals with varying mental imagery abilities, including aphantasics. As the findings highlight the impactful role of mental imagery in well-being, they imply potential enhancements in stress reduction techniques through more effective applications of such mental practices.
"The study revealed that merely visualizing natural scenes has significant stress-reducing effects, potentially making it a quick, easy alternative to actual nature exposure."
"Imagination of nature scenes showed a greater reduction in stress levels compared to urban imagery, suggesting that even mental images can have therapeutic benefits."
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