Author Archives: Dan Leigh
Dan Leigh is an author and independent health researcher. In his books, Dan provides solid and actionable advice for making positive life changes. As a longtime OCD and anxiety sufferer, Dan has particular interest in mental health strategies and research. He has extensively studied natural health and healing, mental health, and Eastern spirituality. Dan’s books are channels for him to share his diverse knowledge and experience for the benefit of others.
Nature is an incredible tool for reducing anxiety, yet how many of us fully utilize its incredible powers? I grew up in a metropolitan area and did not spend significant time in nature until my early 30s. Since that time, connecting with nature has had profound benefits for my anxiety and overall wellbeing.
Spending time in nature need not be difficult or expensive. No matter where you live, a city park or other natural space is within a few miles of your residence. So, you really have no excuse! The secret to building a “nature habit” is to practice activities or hobbies that involve spending time in nature. In this article, I will detail 7 types of activities that involve spending ample time in nature.
I'm proud to announce that I recently contributed to a blog post by author Jordan M Ring. I was fortunate enough to become acquainted with Jordan recently when he emailed me to tell me he enjoyed my book Tame Your Anxiety. I was extremely honored by his compliment because he is a respected author himself, as well as a blogger and tastemaker.
He asked me to contribute to a blog post called “19 Ways To Conquer Low Self-Esteem,” and I jumped at the chance. Low self-esteem is a chronic problem in our culture, but it is hardly ever discussed. I have actually considered writing a book about self-esteem, and I hope I do someday. I don't feel I'm ready to write that book yet, but it's high on my list of book ideas.
