When was the last time you went out for a picnic with family and friends? Weren’t those days fun when everyone used to get ready in the morning, set to go to the park nearby with food and fun activities packed in their bags? Reminiscing those old golden days, there are times when we still want to go for a picnic, but the hectic schedules and over-stressed life suppresses those wishes down below.
On this International Picnic Day, here are some reasons why we must step out of the four walls of our house and rest in nature's lap.
#1. Stress Buster
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Did you know picnics are the best form of stress busters? They allow you to get out of the confined walls of the house and office, and distract your attention from the daily chores to enjoy a relaxing time.
#2. Healthy Heart
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Stress automatically leads to unhealthy living conditions. A hearty meal with friend and family at a picnic spot can prove to be healthy for your heart. It reduces anxiety and calms down a person.
#3. Mood Uplifter
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After working tirelessly for five to six days, Sundays should be treated as fun days. Instead of resting on the bed or exploring the urban shopping space, it should be spent amidst the beauty of flora and fauna.
#4. Family Fun Time
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When was the last time you all went out as a family to enjoy some leisure moments? A picnic could be a great way to bond with your family over lunch and make some new memories.
#5. Relive Childhood
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The hustle-bustle of city life and competition in the market has caused most individuals to mature before age. As a result, many have lost the child residing in them to the mundane activities of life. Arranging picnics and participating in them could probably revive the mischievous kid who never bowed down before anyone.
#6. Breathe In The Fresh Air
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Air pollution figures are reaching all time with the quality of the air we breathe deteriorating tremendously. To escape the toxic intake of such poisonous air, it’s always a good option to take a break and visit a place rich in greenery. The purity of air and the freshness of the outdoors will rejuvenate you and drive away all the toxins from the body.
#7. Let Your Creativity Out
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A picnic is not just about sitting together and eating. One can incorporate several creative ideas to make the outing interesting. So, drop your hat of creativity and the let the ideas flow!
#8. Time For Self-Reflection
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After long hours of meeting in a boardroom and endless household chores, it’s best to relax at a picnic and gain time for retrospection. Try practicing meditation in the open and earn time for self-reflection by analyzing all the deeds committed during the week.
#9. For Stronger Bones
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Bones require Vitamin D to remain strong. However, since our contact with the sun is minimal, our body is not receiving ample amount of vitamin D to keep the bones stronger. Going out for a picnic on a bright sunny day would be beneficial for the body as it not only helps in reducing stress but helps in strengthening the bone density as well.
#10. Stay Active
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Instead of hitting the gym on a holiday, skip the place and go for a picnic to an open field where there are some sports activities taking place. Enjoy a game of basketball over lifting weights in the gym!
#11. Budget-Friendly Outing
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Since one carries their own food to picnic spots, it saves the cost of buying food from outside. Hence, picnic seems to be a cheaper deal than lunching at a plush restaurant, if the motive behind both is just to get out of the house.
#12. For Recreational Activities
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One of the major reasons why people go out for a picnic is to engage in recreational activities with family and friends, as elders sit on the mattresses gorging onto fruits. Activities like badminton, football, and skipping rope are some of the games played at picnics.
#13. To Increase Team Work
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A picnic is not just about a day out relaxing, it requires teamwork by the family to ensure all provisions are made to enjoy the day to the maximum. While one takes charge of food, the other collects items to be taken and henceforth responsibilities are divided amongst all equally to ensure they all work together in unison.
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