Welcome to May! It’s the perfect time of year for enjoying the wonders of the great outdoors, with springtime plants and wildlife in abundance, longer days and warmer weather. The gloom of winter is well and truly behind us, and although there is much uncertainty and sadness in the world right now, one thing is certain: better times are coming. If you feel like your mental health has been slipping of late, have you ever tried ‘shinrin-yoku’? Also called ‘forest bathing’, this revered Japanese practice involves immersing yourself in nature by spending time in a forest, taking in the atmosphere of the trees around you. Shinrin-yoku has numerous health benefits, including stress reduction and improvement of mood. So, why not give it a go if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed right now? Head over to Chelsea Plaskitt’s article on the self-care technique and discover gorgeous places to practice it — you won’t regret it!