Working in the Landscaping Industry: Boosts Attitude, Energy and Well-Being

Do you love the outdoors? Do you feel refreshed when you breathe in the smell of fresh cut grass and lilacs blooming in springtime? Does your body feel rejuvenated soaking up some rays in the hot summer months? Imagine having a daily connection with the outdoors; a connection that can provide you a boost of energy, a positive attitude and an overall better outlook on yourself and your life. These are just some of the many health benefits one can obtain while working in the landscaping industry.

As we touched on in the previous article, working in the landscaping industry provides a direct connection with the outdoors. Daily encounters with nature have many benefits for the mind, body and soul. In this article, we will look deeper into working in the landscaping business and how it can provide a positive effect on one’s attitude, energy levels and physical well-being.

Attitude

There have been numerous studies conducted on the benefits and perks of working outdoors. It has been proven time and time again to be a positive contribution to the overall attitude of oneself. As a landscape employee, you are able to gain feelings of revitalization. Being outdoors provides an overall positive effect on vitality, your sense of enthusiasm and feeling alive.

As a landscape employee, a daily routine would consist of getting up early; working a long day and heading home in the evening hours. You would have the opportunity to work at all hours of the day, experiencing and obtaining different opportunities to get in touch with nature. Early morning hours provide a sunrise, dew on the grass and the cool breeze as the day gets underway. As the noon hour approaches, the sun is high in the sky and providing warmth for the afternoon. As the clock ticks on into the day, you will feel the cool down as the sun begins to drop in the sky and the clouds make way for the moon to rise. Being in touch with nature all day long, triggers the five senses and provides an overall feeling of confidence in oneself.

Energy Levels

Imagine yourself sitting at a desking, working on computer eight to ten hours each day, only getting up to go to the printer or the coffee machine. Sitting all day long can pose many health risks. Those who are not up and active have increased chances for weight gain. In addition, working in close proximity with others can allow one’s immune system to fail, causing the employee to be sick more often.

Now, imagine yourself moving about outside, fertilizing the grass, mowing a lawn, edging a garden or planting flowers and trees. Going about your day laying sod, grading soil or installing an irrigation system- each of these activities provide constant and consistent physical labor. By moving around and staying active, the human body will continue to stay healthy and strong. All landscape employees are benefited by the physical labor the job requires.

Well-Being

Simply spending more time outside has been shown to prevent increases in obesity. Increased physical activity contributes to the overall success of a landscaping employee. This is both beneficial for the employee and the employer. The more work that one is able to complete in a day has a direct effect on the landscape project at hand.
Vitamin D is obtained due to sun exposure and as a landscape employee, working outdoors will provide direct contact with the sunlight. Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and a healthy immune system. This is a daily benefit of working in the landscaping industry. This cannot be said without reminding you to always wear sunscreen and cover up as much as possible.

As we continue to explore the landscape industry and business, it is important to understand the physical and mental requirements as an employee. The benefits of working outdoors outweigh working indoors. It has been said and studies show that plants and the outdoors have a direct link or connection with the person who takes care of them. You can be that person, the person that makes a contribution to a great landscaping business while gaining the many health benefits from working outdoors.

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