Science Your Way to Happiness

And why the beach is good for your health

I can’t believe it. There is truth behind the madness…

I love the reactions of anyone as they step onto a beach. A dog as it leaps into the air; a child as they bury their hands (or face) into the sand; an adult as their smile beams. It’s almost irrepressible.

The beach has this mesmeric effect. It’s as if we are crazed.

We have this irrational love that is hard to define, something drawn from a space so random, yet so pure. I know it is the one place I will always be happy. Just seeing the beach — even a picture of a beach — brings a strange sense of gratitude. An inner relief.

Scientists call it “Blue Space”.

A perfect combination of sensory stimulation that unleashes such an amazing response.

The positive ions present in water are proven to relax. It’s no coincidence a quick dip of the toe has a magical de-stressing mechanism.

Feel that negativity flow out of the body!

Blue space can actually enhance your brain’s ability to come up with ideas.

I only started to write since I moved to the sea.

The sound of the waves, the smell of the ocean — a hypnotic effect that eases you into this meditative trance, clearing the mind and reducing negative feelings that can trigger depression.

Being by the beach is best of all, as it brings perspective into our lives’ and shows us how to achieve a balance.

I love a bit of science. Especially when it helps convince people to join me beside the sea! 😄 🏄 🌴

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