Noticing 3 Good Things in Nature
From Nature Junkie Radio by Jeff Johnson
January 31, 2026 · 11 min · Episode 37
About this episode
The episode discusses a practice for increasing nature connection by noticing three good things in nature to improve mental health.
In this solo episode of Nature Junkie Radio , I share one of my favorite research-backed practices for increasing nature connection: Noticing 3 Good Things in Nature . This simple exercise has been shown to increase nature connectedness and improve mental health without requiring more time, gear, or access to wilderness. The episode opens with a recent run-in I had with a great white shark. From there I give an overview of the research that shows why actively noticing nature (instead of more time in nature) is an effective protocol for your mental wellbeing. I close by offering a few practical ways to apply this technique in your daily life, anytime and any place you can pause for a moment to pay attention. Episode Links Actively Noticing Nature (Not Just Time in Nature) Helps Promote Nature Connectedness by Miles Richardson, Iain Hamlin, Carly W. Butler, Rory Thomas, and Alex Hunt. 2022. One thousand good things in nature: Aspects of nearby nature associated with improved connection to nature. Miles Richardson, Jenny Hallam, Ryan Lumber. 2015. Three good things in nature: a nature-based positive psychological intervention to improve mood and well-being for depression…
People in this episode
Host: Jeff Johnson
Topics covered
- nature connection
- mental health
- positive psychology
- well-being
- research-backed practices
Keywords
- nature connection
- mental health
- positive psychology
- well-being
- research
- exercise
- daily life
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