How many times have we heard someone else say, or even said ourselves for that matter, that we don’t have enough time to go out into nature?
Generally it’s because we are too busy, or that there are much more important things to do in our days, than to get out and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine.

Now we love office pot plants as much as the next person, but let’s get straight to the point here, we think we could all do with a reality check when it comes to green time!
At Energy Health we think an important part of your health and wellness strategy is to make the time (read as prioritise the time) to get out into nature, particularly if you are working in the beautiful city of Hobart.

In fact wherever you work in Tasmania, you can always find a place to connect with nature, and to get out of the office or your workplace.

Can’t do it during the work day? Try finding some time before or after work, or maybe just gently remind your employer about that wonderful concept called work life balance!

Since a lot of our community are Hobart based, we thought we might throw in some reminders about the absolute close proximity we are to any number of areas where we can get out and walk, run, meditate, unwind, and get out of our stuffy offices and workplaces.

The good news is that a lot of beautiful places are within a 15 minute walk of the Hobart CBD.

For those of us that prefer the river or the ocean, a stroll along the waterfront, in either direction, will take you along the Derwent River.
You can follow the footpaths, or you can venture down onto some of the rocky shorelines. If you are really keen, you can keep an eye out for schools of fish, dolphins, seals, and if you are really lucky, you might even spot a whale.
Not bad for a short hop step and a jump from the office wouldn’t you say?

If you prefer a little more flora and fauna, you might try walking up to Queens Domain, and if you have a good hour for lunch, you might want to take some time to check out the botanical Gardens as well.

One of our favourites is the Hobart Rivulet Walking Track. Just head to the top of Collins Street intersecting Molle Street, walk through the carpark, and there you are on one of the most beautiful walks you will find.
This walk ticks a lot of boxes for us, as you not only get the peaceful sounds of the rivulet, you get the surrounds and sounds of nature, and importantly, you get a coffee shop at either end!

If you wander a little further up the track, you will enter the beautiful Cascade Gardens. The further you go, the fresher the air.

And if a gentle stroll to a nearby park is more your style, Hobart has you covered on that as well.
Check out St Davids Park and Princes Park for starters.

The key message today, is to get out of the office or your workplace, to connect with nature, and importantly, with yourself.

We know there are a few more little gems out there, so if you know of a great little walk, or you know of a quiet park or place where you like to get some green time, please let us know in the comments below.