SELF’s Guide to Getting Outside 2024
Our ode to the outdoors and the awe it inspires.
Life
Fly-Fishing Helps Me Find Magic in the Microscopic
The big stuff in life is only possible because of the small stuff—the things you wouldn’t normally notice.
Health
The Surprising Health Benefits of Watching the Sunrise or Sunset
If you can only get outside for a few minutes, dawn or dusk won’t disappoint.
Life
An Emergency Poop in the Desert Changed My Relationship With Nature
I was so focused on being quiet and discreet that my mind went quiet too.
Health
Awe Can Do Wonders for Your Well-Being—If You Know Where to Look for It
It’s the closest feeling we have to magic, and it can have profound effects on your mind and body.
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Fitness
How to Turn a Boring Long Run Into an Invigorating Celebration of the Outdoors
Try these tips whether you’re on a gorgeous trail or jogging through city streets.
Life
Why Crafting With Nature Finds Can Be So Good for Your Mental Health
From seeking out leaves and sticks to working with your hands, it’s a powerful form of mindfulness.
Life
The Scientific Reason Why the Smell of Autumn Makes You So Emotional
Your brain is hard-wired to give you that fuzzy fall feeling.