The positive effects from working in nature

Positive effects from working in nature

Various studies show that a green natural environment has positive effects on our productivity, stress and creativity. It is therefore not surprising to see that more and more companies are bringing greenery indoors by purchasing office plants and creating open-plan offices. But why bring greenery indoors when you can also work in nature yourself? EuroParcs introduces Tiny Offices: compact working environments with a beautiful view in an inspiring location.

Less stress and increased attention span

A green (natural) environment invites movement such as; walking, cycling, football, you name it. These activities have a direct positive effect on your physical, but also mental health. More and more studies show that nature has positive effects on our mental health and the reduction of stress. Taking a walk through nature during the break or even looking at pictures of nature would improve attention span, allowing one to concentrate better on tasks at work. When you are stressed, a green natural environment reduces the stress hormone; cortisone. This will make you experience less stress and you can concentrate better on your work. By working in nature you will therefore recover faster from a stressful situation than when you are in an office environment.

Better memory

The same research also shows that our memory functions better when we are in nature. An experiment shows that the memory of participants who walked in a green environment functioned up to 20% better when naming series of numbers than people who have walked in an urban area. For example, green would have a positive effect on our short-term memory. Something we use a lot during a normal working day.

Creativity and inspiration

If you go out into nature and shut yourself off from everyday distractions (telephone, TV, radio, ambient sounds) you create more peace of mind. In this situation it is easier to come up with creative ideas and new inspiration. By spending more time in nature and less time with electronic devices, we would become more inventive, making it easier to solve problems. In addition, this will also fuel our creative skills. So what are you waiting for?

Working in nature

Would you like to experience the positive effects of working in a natural environment yourself? There are currently Tiny Offices available at EuroParcs De Zanding (on the Veluwe) and EuroParcs Spaarnwoude (near Amsterdam) where you can work in a green environment.

Do you need a sanitary stop or refill your drink while working? For this we refer you to the reception. Then immediately take a tour of the park, because afterwards you can go back to work with a fresh mind!

The EuroParcs Tiny Offices are free to use for EuroParcs guests and home owners. For those interested, the Tiny Offices can also be booked per half day for a fee.