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When you volunteer, you have opportunities to meet new people,
experience new settings, and form social groups. Relationships are
important for keeping feelings of depression and isolation at bay.

New studies indicate that volunteering on a long-term basis can
actually improve the quality of your life, and potentially even
increase longevity.

There is so much good that needs to be done on this planet. Ask
yourself, who can you help today? Where can you start?

Secret # 41: Enjoy Nature

Spending time in nature is good for your health. Whether it is at

the park, on the lake, on a camping trip, or even in your backyard,
interacting with the natural world around you is extremely beneficial
to both your physical and mental health. Make it a point to notice
and interact with nature as much as possible.

Since the beginning of time, there has
been a connection between healing and
gardens. Some of the earliest physicians

believed that sick people recovered much
faster when they were exposed to natural
elements. Studies have indicated that
hospital patients who view landscapes or

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